UNL Extension educators provide tips for cleaning agricultural sprayers

In the case of agricultural sprays, a waste accumulation may occur over time. To solve these problems, educators University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently released tips to keep clean aerosols and to work well throughout the season.

Experts point out that both the sprayers are self - propelled and the connecting rods have intricate piping. If traces of pesticide residues remain in a sprayer, operators may experience crop losses or losses, especially if the same equipment is used for a variety of herbicides. That's why it pays to keep the machine clean.

To avoid contamination, experts recommend going between the corners during the cleaning process. These include tanks, valves, deflectors and hoses. Dirty screens can also continuously contaminate the rest of the system, which means that operators should also consider this during the cleaning process.

The quality of the hose should be a priority during the cleaning process. Poor quality slag pipes will let the waste in the pipeline.

Generally all spraying equipment should be cleaned as soon as possible after use. The longer the waste in the equipment, the more likely it is that it causes problems in future uses. Experts point out that all instructions on the label must be followed in accordance with the law and that the correct products must be used for the actual cleaning process. Personal protective equipment can be used to prevent harmful chemicals from causing health problems.

For more information about cleaning agricultural sprays, visit the UNL Extension website at https://cropwatch.unl.edu .

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