B Quiz Version: Application Equipment and Techniques – Part I

_________________________ are used to apply fine pesticide particles (dusts) onto a surface.

________________________ are commonly used for small jobs and in indoor situations.

______________________ are used to apply course dry particles to soil, water and sometimes foliage.

The _______________________ pump is the most common type of pump used with low pressure sprayers.

The nozzle material, type, size, condition, height, orientation and ________________ affect the rate and uniformity of a pesticide application.

___________________ nozzles are inexpensive, not very resistant to wear and is the material most commonly used.

This nozzle type produces a narrow rectangular pattern and is used for band applications of chemicals.  It is commonly used with planting equipment.

This type of nozzle produces a circular pattern and generally emits smaller droplets than a solid cone nozzle.

___________________ nozzles are used to apply fertilizer, herbicide and defoliants.  They apply large droplets in a wide flat spray pattern.  This type of nozzle can be used alone or mounted on a boom in a variety of positions.

___________________ spray nozzles are used on professional hand-held sprayers.  The individual can select from a variety patterns.  The choices usually include two flat fan patterns, a pin stream and a crack and crevice accessory tool.