How can an aerial applicator applying a fungicide at 4 gallons per acre achieve the same results as a ground applicator applying 20 gallons per acre?
The primary reason is the large amount of spray droplets per square inch generated by the aircraft's superior speed. If a ground applicator could drive his sprayer at 135 mph, he wouldn't need 20 gallons per acre! A secondary reason is the same pressure difference between the top and bottom portion of the wing that causes lift, drives spray into the crop canopy. This, combined with the weight of a heavily loaded airplane in ground effect, provides excellent penetration of the crop canopy. Excellent Coverage combined with Zero Soil Compaction = A Clear Choice!
When I purchase Crop Protection Products from FCA are my Chemical Company Program Rebates credited?
Yes, we submit sales transactions to Ag Collect on August, September and November 1st.
What information do you need from me when I book acres?
This varies depending on whether the application involves herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides but generally we find the following information helpful:
- Complete Contact Information
- The correct Legal Land Locations of all fields
- Identifiable land marks ie: Two grain bins in SE corner, blue house on west side, row of trees on north side
- The location of yard sites within a 1/2 mile radius of the spraying
- The location of all drift sensitive crops within a 1/2 mile radius of the spraying
- The location of oilfield activity, organic land, or bees within a 1/2 mile radius of the spraying
- The location of Towers, rising terrain, or high tension lines within a 1/2 mile radius of the spraying
We have found it's always good public relations if the grower notifies any acreage owners/neighbors adjacent to the spraying, that an aerial application is planned for the near future.
The bottom line is, the more information we have, the higher quality job we can do for you!
Some frequently asked questions will be addressed on this page!
If you have a question(s) about our company or any aspect of aerial application please contact brian@foxcouleeaviation.com and we will reply A.S.A.P.
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