Calibrating Your Backpack Sprayer
Learn about the parts of a backpack sprayer and the process of properly calibrating it for applying liquid products like nutrients and pesticides to ensure that you are applying the desired rate. See the video on determining your application rate. To learn about becoming a Certified Pesticide Applicator in Wisconsin, visit the UW-Madison Extension Pesticide Applicator Training website.
Determining Your Backpack Sprayer Application Rate
Each person using a backpack sprayer applies products at different rates. The length of your step and the speed of your walking pace both play a role. Learn how to determine your personal application rate to ensure that you are applying an effective rate that is within the label range. To learn more about backpack sprayers, watch our video. To learn about becoming a Certified Pesticide Applicator in Wisconsin, visit the UW-Madison Extension Pesticide Applicator Training website.
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