Two insecticides, carbaryl and chlorpyrifos, were evaluated at low concentrations as tracers to predict the behaviour of spray clouds of malathion at field strength. Aerial sprays were produced from a Cessna Ag Husky equipped with a dual liquid dispersal system, spraying simultaneously. Spray drift was measured at 90 or 30 m downwind using 1.6 mm polyester cord and 0.6 mm monofilament line suspended from a helium-filled blimp tethered 15.25 m above ground level.Recoveries of malathion averaged 87.3% and 85.2% of the amount predicted from the tracers on the monofilament and polyester, respectively. The coefficients of variation for 12 flights were 50.9% for the monofilament line, and 17.4% for the polyester cord.
Volumetric droplet size spectra of selected non-ionic surfactants as tank mix additives were evaluated in a wind tunnel. Metsulfuron methyl and paraquat were mixed at recommended rates prior to the addition of the surfactants. Four concentrations, 0.0625, 0.125, 0.250, and 0.500% v/v of six surfactants were atomized in a 58 m/s (131 mph) airstream using a D6-46 nozzle at 45 degrees down and back. Dv0.5, DvO.1 decreased with increasing surfactant concentration and % volume < 150μm increased. Significant differences between surfactants were detected.
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