Pesticide Calibration

What is the purpose of pesticide calibration?

• To measure the size of the spray nozzle
• To measure the amount of water used to spray crops
• To measure the temperature of the air during spraying
• To measure the amount of pesticide applied to crops

Which of the following is a benefit of pesticide calibration?

• Reduced pesticide costs
• Increased pesticide resistance
• Increased pesticide application
• Reduced pesticide effectiveness

Which of the following factors can affect pesticide calibration?

• Crop type
• All of the above
• Wind
• Humidity

What is the recommended frequency for calibrating pesticide sprayers?

• Once a year
• Once a week
• Before each use
• Once a month

Which of the following tools is used to measure the amount of pesticide being applied?

• Tape measure
• Scale
• Graduated cylinder
• Thermometer

What is the name of the device used to measure spray volume?

• Thermometer
• Flowmeter
• Hydrometer
• Barometer

Which of the following is an environmental concern related to pesticide calibration?

• Air pollution
• Soil erosion
• Water pollution
• Noise pollution

What is the recommended pressure range for pesticide application?

• 70-80 psi
• 50-60 psi
• 30-40 psi
• 10-20 psi

Which of the following is a common mistake when calibrating pesticide sprayers?

• Using the wrong nozzle size
• Using too little water
• Using too much pesticide
• Spraying too quickly

What is the name of the device used to measure the size of spray droplets?

• Micrometer
• Spectrophotometer
• Droplet sizer
• Particle analyzer