Stink bugs are economically important pests in soybean crops, affecting yield as well as the physiological and sanitary quality of grains or seeds. The present study aimed to assess the spray deposition into soybean canopy, ...

Soybean rust (SBR), caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi, is one of the most destructive fungal diseases affecting soybean yields in many countries. Fungicide application methods that provide better SBR control efficacy may ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate different nozzles and spray rates on drop deposition in corn (Zea mays), Euphorbia heterophylla and Brachiaria plantaginea, both weeds located at and between crop rows. The ...

BACKGROUNDPrevious research has sought to adopt the use of drift-reducing technologies (DRTs) for use in field trials to control diamondback moth (DBM) Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in canola (Brassica ...

Consistent spray coverage that is evenly distributed throughout the canopy is necessary to control pest populations that can negatively affect yield. As applicators are switching to Coarser spray quality nozzles to reduce ...

Variations in pesticide application can comprise the efficacy. Among them, turning and circular movements (TCM) generate rate errors, harming the crop and environment. Nozzle speeds are different across the spray boom when ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the spectrum and the velocity of droplets produced by nozzles with and without air induction, under different pressures and flow rates. The experiment was conducted in a completely ...

Pesticides are important tools in agriculture for several decades, providing control of pest and diseases for an increasing demand of food by the growth of population. However, pesticides are often associated with ...

New technologies have been developed to promote uniform, sustainable, safe and effective application of phytosanitary products. In this scenario, spray nozzles of different designs and jet angles can optimize application. ...