Spray chemical concentrations: Recommendations for bulk, semi consent rate, concentrate methods of spray application on deciduous fruit trees

Borden, A

Spray chemical concentrations: Recommendations for bulk, semi consent rate, concentrate methods of spray application on deciduous fruit trees

Author

Arthur D. Borden

Author Affiliations

Arthur D. Borden is Lecturer in Entomology, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 6(1):11-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n01p11. January 1952.

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Abstract

The application of spray chemicals to deciduous fruit orchards by the semi-concentrate and concentrate methods has resulted in a saving of about 70% in labor costs, and some 20% in materials.

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