July/August 2024 - 8

PEST & DISEASE CONTROL
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
OnTarget 400g Switch. Photo courtesy
of OnTarget Spray Systems.
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.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
IN COLLABORATION WITH
MEIGS Horticultural Research Farm
9101 S 101 E Lafayette, IN 47909
What to expect...
* In-field demonstrations of cultivation tools for vegetables
* Demonstrations of implements on both four-wheel and two-wheel tractors
* Expo featuring industry-leading cultivation companies and cutting edge tools
* Conversations with international cultivation experts
* ...and more!
The field day connects farmers, machinery manufacturers, and the allied trades for a single day event that
draws farmers from all over the US and Canada - because it is THE place to see weeding tools. The
morning features a trade-show where companies can connect one-on-one with farmers and educational
sessions, and the afternoon features field demonstrations in vegetable and row crops.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT thelandconnection.org/event/2024-mmwcfd
SPONSORED BY:
8 | JULY/AUGUST 2024

http://www.thelandconnection.org/event/2024-mmwcfd

July/August 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of July/August 2024