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Clean lines, nozzles and screens to prepare the sprayer for a busy few weeks of early weed control…
Sprayer performance tips
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This article underlines the importance of a complete clean out between products, and to understand the risks for each product and each tank mix presents…
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Unexpected carryover can occur when dry conditions in the year of application slow the expected pace of breakdown of herbicides. Unexpected residue damage is a risk any time a sprayer is left full while waiting for an opportunity to spray, or when sprayers are not effectively cleaned between crops and between products…
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Low wind and clear skies can cause inversions, which can increase the risk of spray drift. This article explains how to identify (and avoid) an inversion scenario when spraying. The Canola Encyclopedia has a section on spray drift prevention… -
How do you spray weeds in a timely fashion when every day seems too windy? Here are some tips… -
A quick quiz to test spraying windows, inversions and timing…
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Adding micronutrient solutions, especially zinc, to glyphosate is highly antagonistic to the herbicide…
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It is always good practice to clean the sprayer, especially between pre-seed and in-crop applications. Please read the updated article…
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Buffer zones or strips come in all shapes and sizes, and are designed to protect sensitive areas. Sensitive areas include permanent vegetation to maintain good water quality (riparian areas around rivers, lakes and ponds), control erosion (shelterbelts) or provide wildlife habitat. These areas are also typically habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects…
