Aerial Application Of Agricultural Chemicals

These guidelines have been prepared to offer practical help and guidance to all those involved in using pesticides for food and fibre production as well as in Public Health programmes. The guidelines in this document cover the application of pesticides using aircraft, including the activities on the ground in support of the aerial application .

Origin of aerial application and early development. Development of an aerial application industry. Growth patterns and world levels of aerial application. Aerial application organizations. Government regulation of aerial application. Aerial applicator organizations. Government regulation of aerial application. Aircraft types used for aerial applications. Aerial equipment for despersing dry and liquid materials. Application techniques. Meteorological factors relating to aircraft applications. Operational analysis of agricultural aircraft use. Flight planning, aircraft lloading, and field layout. Aircraft flight safety and airworthines. Agricultural pilot training. Specific treatment practices.

Identifies and discusses 10 general problem areas related to forest and rangeland aerial spray application.