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Rotary Spreaders - answer✔Distribute granules to the front and sides of the spreader, usually
by means of a disc or fan.
Drop Spreaders - answer✔(Gravity spreaders) apply coarse, uniformly sized dry particles to soil,
water and sometimes foliage.
Air-Blast Sprayers - answer✔Use a blast of air to propel sprays
Before you Spray - answer✔- Calculate size of the target area
- Use the label directions to calculate the amount of pesticide you need to apply
- Calibrate your application equipment
Runoff - answer✔Occurs when the precipitation rate exceeds the rate of water infiltration into
the soil.
Volatilization - answer✔Occurs when it changes from a solid or liquid phase into a gaseous
phase.
Chemical Degradation - answer✔the way pesticides react with water can enhance or reduce
the presence of mineral or organic absorbing surfaces.
Microbial Decomposition - answer✔Most common means of pesticide degradation is from the
action of microorganisms found in the soil. They use it as a food source, resulting in pesticide
degradation.
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