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. Epsisode Transcript PDF: https://app.box.com/s/rci0uzr4ww772196tdfeia0vvrdidzas DOC: https://app.box.com/s/398aewwxuygy3rrf3d968e5iyae6vqc4
Topics covered
- spray nozzles
- droplet size
- weed control
- deposition
- drift management
- ground applications
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