MWCA Library » Pesticide http://www.mtweed.org/library To Strenthen, support, and coordinate weed management efforts in Montana. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Learn About Calibration for Using Herbicides http://www.mtweed.org/library/index.php/options-to-learn-about-calibration-for-using-herbicides/ http://www.mtweed.org/library/index.php/options-to-learn-about-calibration-for-using-herbicides/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:59:58 +0000 MWCA http://www.mtweed.org/library/?p=626 One of the most important things that can be done when using herbicides is making sure you are spraying the right plant and you are using the right amount of herbicide.  Learning how to use the right amount of herbicide is called calibration.

There are many ways a person can learn about calibration.

  • Contact your local weed coordinator or extension agent.
  • Attend a Private Applicator’s Class in your area.
  • Use a combination of print and video materials available.

The following are some of the print materials available.  We have provided links or you may contact your extension agent.

MWCA helped to underwrite this short video that demonstrates calibration of equipment.  We have broken it down in to 6 steps.

Chapter 1 Importance of Calibration

[See post to watch Flash video]

Chapter 2 Equipment & Pre-Calibration Check

[See post to watch Flash video]

Chapter 3 Understanding Calibration
[See post to watch Flash video]

Chapter 4 Calibrating Backpack Sprayer and Handline
[See post to watch Flash video]

Chapter 5 Calibrating Using the Strip Method
[See post to watch Flash video]

Chapter 6 Adding Pesticide to Your Tank
[See post to watch Flash video]

MSU Extension also has a DVD available for purchase on their website.  There is also information on the MSU Webpage on Calibration.

]]> http://www.mtweed.org/library/index.php/options-to-learn-about-calibration-for-using-herbicides/feed/ 0 EPA – Webcast on NPDES and Pesticide Applications In, Over or Near Water http://www.mtweed.org/library/index.php/epa-webcast-on-npdes-and-pesticide-applications-in-over-or-near-water/ http://www.mtweed.org/library/index.php/epa-webcast-on-npdes-and-pesticide-applications-in-over-or-near-water/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:16:39 +0000 MWCA http://www.mtweed.org/library/?p=523 In October 2009 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered a two-hour webcast providing updates on the development of a general permit for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit will be implicated in pesticide applications in, over, or near bodies of water. The webcast can be viewed in EPA archives.

Click to view this webcast now.

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