VTechWorks Repository :: Browsing Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs by Author "Watson, Dana E."

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

An absorbent spill control soc (sock) is placed around a stormwater drain to prevent chemicals from spilling into water systems.

Air Gap

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-04-03)

Applicator filling a spray tank and leaving an air gap to prevent backsiphoning.

Applicator Performing Calculations

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-27)

Applicator performing calculations at a desk with manual, pen, paper and calculator.

Applicator Performing Calculations

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-27)

Applicator performing calculations at a desk with manual, pen, paper and calculator.

Applicator Spraying

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-04-03)

Applicator spraying with a small hand sprayer.

Applicator Spraying

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-04-03)

Applicator spraying with a small hand sprayer.

Avatel HarvestGuard Degree Day Recorder

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-28)

An Avatel HarvestGuard Degree Day Recorder measures and displays degree-days, chill hours, frost degree-hours, and mildew index.

Backpack Sprayer

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-13)

SOLO backpack sprayer with piston pump and wand. Includes close up shots of the piston pump, brass nozzle, and pressure gauge. One image is a diagram of the backpack sprayer with labeled parts.

Bagging Exposed PPE

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-01-24)

View one of applicator carefully removing PPE and placing it in a bag before washing.

Calibration Granules

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

A tub of Dupont brand net 50 lbs. calibration granulesA 50 pound tub of DUPONT Calibration Granules for ULW (Ultra Low Weight) Application Equipment. The granules are created to be the same weight, shape, and texture as Velpar ULW Herbicide.

Direct Drift and Deposition Adjuvant

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

A jug of PRECISION LABORATORIES Direct Drift Retardant/Deposition Aid (spray modifier adjuvant). Active ingredient(s): Polyvinyl Polymer.

Drift Guard on Wand

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

A solo brand plastic drift guard with nozzle on the end of a wand.

Drop Spreader Calibration

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

An Andersons Professional Drop Spreader has a length of PVC pipe under the hopper opening to act as a catch pan/trough/collection guard during a calibration run.

Drop Spreader Calibration Adjustments

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

An applicator is preparing an Andersons Professional Drop Spreader for a calibration run. The applicator is adjusting the rate control settings to modify the hopper’s opening size. The spreader has a length of PVC pipe under the hopper opening to act as a catch pan/trough/collection guard.

Drop Spreader Calibration Loading

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

An applicator is loading an Andersons Professional Drop Spreader with callibration granules before a calibration run. The spreader has a length of PVC pipe under the hopper opening to act as a catch pan/trough/collection guard.

Drop Spreader Calibration Run

(Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, 2024-03-14)

An applicator is calibrating an Andersons Professional Drop Spreader using calibration granules over a known area of flat asphalt. The applicator is wearing green nitrile gloves.