Orchard Spraying
Orchard spraying falls into two classes: (1) tree spraying for disease and pest control, nutrition, growth regulation, and chemical thinning, and (2) ground spraying for weed control. Each class requires different equipment. Air-blast sprayers are generally used for tree application, and hydraulic sprayers and granular applicators are used for ground application. Air-blast sprayers use water and air as diluents and carriers for the chemical, while hydraulic sprayers use water and pressure. Growers with very small orchards may want to consider using a handgun (for dilute spraying only).
You are here.