You can improve how well pesticides cover your orchard by using an orchard air-blast sprayer. Focus on setup, calibration, timing, and maintenance. Small changes in nozzle choice, air settings, and calibration help you get better spray results. Studies show that calibration mistakes bigger than ±10% affect 60% of sprays. Nozzle discharge changes affect 43% of sprays. Look at the chart below for more information:
If you adjust your sprayer carefully, you cover more of the canopy. You also use less pesticide. Many growers say they get more fruit and better pest control after making these changes.
Key Takeaways
Pick the correct nozzle for your orchard air-blast sprayer. This helps make droplets the right size. It also helps cover more area. You will control pests better.
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