Effects of valley meteorology on forest pesticide spraying

Abstract

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Progress in development of the low-power wireless multiple temperature sensor pole for pesticide, agriculture, and mosquito research

“…The difference in soil and air temperature results in air movement that alters the outcome of pesticide application. Generally, it is known that morning or dusk is the appropriate time for applying pesticides [1] [2]. The sprayed pesticides spread to the air instead of the desired plants or to the ground if the air moves toward the sky or the wind speed reaches a certain level.…”