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AGTECH
its mist sprayers to be more userfriendly
and durable, ensuring they
perform season after season.
" When we began manufacturing
mist sprayers, our focus was on PTO
(power take-off) options designed
for use with tractors, " Kulzer
said. " As technology advanced, we
expanded our offerings to include
gas engines for transportation with
ATVs, UTVs and other commercial
vehicles. This flexibility allows our
users to get the job done based on
their available resources. "
One of the biggest benefits of the
company's mist sprayers is their
flexibility to mist spray a wide range
of applications, regardless of height.
Depending on the model, users can
mist up to 100 feet and it can be used
for all tree care.
" Mist sprayers are crucial as they
provide larger, uniform coverage,
protecting your investment from
diseases, fungus and pests, " Kulzer
said. " Additionally, they reduce your
use of chemicals and water, providing
savings across the board. "
Electrostatic spraying
Willie Hartman, president and CEO
of Mt. Angel, Oregon-based OnTarget
Spray Systems, noted his company is
solely focused on electrostatic spraying
in agriculture. OnTarget has designed
models for 14 specialty crops.
" We have about 45 different models
to serve specialty crops, " he said,
explaining the sprays harness the
gravity-defying power of electrostatic
cling to uniformly coat in half the
time, with an 80% reduction of water,
and less material waste. Plus, more
chemical hits the target when it is
applied electrostatically, as opposed
to conventional sprayers, where more
product moves into the atmosphere or
runs off on the ground.
" Our sprayers enable growers to
get the best results at the lowest cost
per acre, and this precise, uniform
application maximizes chemical
efficiency and optimizes spray
effectiveness against plant diseases
and insects.
" Sun protection is critical for
many crops and our unique uniform
coverage gets the job done. We also
use half as much diesel compared to
an air blast and we usually spray two
to three times more acres per day,
which helps with labor challenges and
labor cost. Our customers appreciate
the time savings and reduce fuel
costs, " Hartman said.
Regardless of the sprayer growers
go with, effective pest control will help
maximize crop yield by preventing
damage from pests and diseases,
which can otherwise reduce the
quantity and quality of the nuts.
A graduate of the University of
Miami, Keith Loria is an award-winning
journalist who has been writing for
almost 20 years. View his recent
writing at keithloria.contently.com.
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