S11 E13: Nozzle Know-How: Balancing Coverage, Deposition, and Drift for Effective Weed Control

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of spray nozzle selection on weed control and provides practical recommendations for effective application.

In this episode of the War Against Weeds podcast, Alyssa Essman and Sarah Lancaster Ganske are joined by Purdue Extension weed scientist Dr. Tommy Butts for a deep dive into spray nozzles, droplet size, and deposition. The conversation covers how nozzle selection influences coverage, drift, deposition, and weed control, with practical recommendations for ground applications, pulse sprayers, and managing risk in real-world conditions.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Lancaster Ganske

Guests: Alyssa Essman, Dr. Tommy Butts

Topics covered

• spray nozzles
• droplet size
• weed control
• deposition
• drift management
• ground applications

Keywords

• spray nozzles
• weed control
• deposition
• drift
• ground applications
• pulse sprayers
• risk management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue Extension

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