Low volume spraying: Of deciduous fruit trees successful with air carrier speed sprayers

Borden, A

Low volume spraying: Of deciduous fruit trees successful with air carrier speed sprayers

Author

Arthur D. Borden

Author Affiliations

Arthur D. Borden is Lecturer in Entomology and Associate in Entomology in the Experiment Station, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(6):5-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n06p5. June 1948.

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Abstract

The speed sprayer introduced in California in 1944 proved that a large volume of air at a relatively low velocity is more efficient and economical than water as a means of applying liquid sprays of fungicides and insecticides.

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