Sprayers must be cleaned properly
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GETTYSBURG Sprayers
need to be cleaned to prevent
corrosion, to prevent cross con
tamination of pesticides, and to
prevent crop injury, explains
Thomas E. Piper, Adams County
Extension Director.
Trade amounts of one pesticide
can react with another or carry
over to the next spraying, causing
damage, especially with her
bicides. Small amounts of some
pesticides can damage sprayer
components with long contact,
inr-liiriing stainless steel tips and
fiberglass tanks.
No cleaning method is 100 per
cent foolproof.
“If you want to spray crops that
are very susceptable to herbicide
injury such as vegetables, fruits,
and ornamentals, it is recom
mended that two sprayers be used
one for herbicides only and one for
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all other pesticides,” Piper said.
Careful cleaning will usually
remove all but insignificantly
amounts of insecticides and
fungicides.
Always try to end the day with an
empty tank. Do not mix more than
is needed for today’s jobs. Always
flush with clean water and drain
even if you plan to apply the same
material the next day. Also rinse
the outside of the sprayer. The use
of surfactants with pesticides,
when compatible with your needs,
will provide some cleaning action
in the sprayer.
Some pesticide combinations
(especially if oil is used) may
produce a putty type paste (“but
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flushing with water after each load
may prevent an accumulation. If
water alone does not dissolve and
remove the buildup, add Stoddard
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solvent, kerosene, or other low
flammable solvent; allow paste to
dissolve, then agitate and flush.
Next, flush with detergent and
finally with clean water.
Whenever you change pesticides
or prior to storage, sprayers
should be given a thorough
cleaning with a cleaning solution.
The solution used depends on the
pesticide to be removed from the
sprayer. Check pesticide label for
cleaning instructions or request
Ag. Engineering Fact Sheet PM 72
for cleaning agents and rates. This
is available at the Extension Of
fice.
First, flush with water, then add
the cleaning solution to the tank
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and thoroughly agitate before
flushing. Always flush with clean
water to remove cleaning solution.
Remove nozzle tips and screens;
clean them in strong detergent
solution or kerosene, using a soft
brush such as an old toothbrush.
Do not create damage by using
wire, knife, or other hard objects
that might scratch the orifice or
puncture the screen. Choose the
washing area carefulty; avoid
contamination of water supplies
and injury to plants or animals.
Don’t make puddles that might be
accessible to children, pets, farm
animals or wildlife.
Follow safety precautions during
cleaning the same as -for ap-
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