Weed control in orchards is most essential around the tree bases, called tree rings. Sometimes these rings are joined by weeding in continuous 1.5 to 3 m strips down the tree rows. Here the weeds, in addition to competing with the growth of trees, interfere with fruit picking, tree pruning, and other cultural operations. The […]
Herbicides Used in Orchards | Weed Control | Agriculture
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Pesticide Application Equipment’s: Sprayer and Duster
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In this article we will discuss about the types of sprayers and dusters used for applying pesticides. (A) Sprayer: The equipment which is used for dispersal of pesticide (i.e. insecticide, fungicide, herbicide etc.,) in liquid form is called “Sprayer”. The sprayers are of two types as follows: (i) Manually operated or hand sprayer. (ii) Power […]
Equipment Used for Pesticide Application: 4 Types | Agriculture
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Pesticides are applied on crops to keep the pests under minimum biological activity. Insecticides are used against insect pests, fungicides are used against fungal crop diseases and herbicides are used against weeds in order to protect crops and avoid losses. It is necessary to select the most efficient equipment for securing a uniform deposit on […]