The correct set-up and management of a herbicide sprayer is the key to efficient and effective spray application. Incorrect application of herbicides leads not only to poor control, but also wastes chemicals, time and money.

The benefit of calibrating is that growers find out the spray application rate. This is necessary for whenever chemicals that are specified in per hectare rates are used. Calibration will also enable growers and managers to calculate how many tanks are needed for a particular block.

Calibration is a simple technique to help you determine how much chemical your sprayer is putting on. The main aim of calibration is to ensure a specified rate of a herbicide is applied to the target weed.

Steps 1-3 of the diagram below are only relevant if identical nozzles are being used across the full width of the boom.

The information and recommendations set out on this page are based on tests and data believed to be reliable at the time of publication. Results may vary, as the use and application of the products is beyond our control and may be subject to climatic, geographical or biological variables, and/or developed resistance. Any product referred to in this brochure must be used strictly as directed, and in accordance with all instructions appearing on the label for that product and in other applicable reference material. So far as it is lawfully able to do so, Northern Rivers Rural Buying Service & Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd accepts no liability or responsibility for loss or damage arising from failure to follow such directions and instructions.

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