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by Dr. Calvin Trostle, Professor & Extension Agronomist, Lubbock, (806) 723-8432, ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

I believe applicator awareness is often overlooked in weed and pest control. Communication and the needed instruction between a farmer and their own employees or a custom applicator can make the difference in a serious mistake that damages a current crop, affects a planned crop rotation next year, or perhaps amounts to 85% weed control instead of the near 100% that you otherwise would expect.<\/p>\n

How you interact with both your employees and your custom applicator will enhance your success in weed and pest control. Link to this full document at https:\/\/lubbock.tamu.edu<\/a> (link is entitled \u201cEmployee and Custom Applicator Keys to Weed & Pest Control\u201d) to gather ideas about how you can improve your weed and pest control results by establishing improved communication, training, and sharing the responsibilities of your farm operations. Further information includes:<\/p>\n

Part I: Your Employees<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tips as you work with your on-farm weed control team, including\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 First, simply emphasize safety at all times.
\n\u2022 Confirm and cross-check rates, carrier volume, ground speed, etc.
\n\u2022 Teach your staff to stop and CALL YOU if something doesn\u2019t look right.<\/p>\n

Asking confirmation questions of your staff\u2014there is a right way to do this\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cDid you add 2.0 gallons of Banvel to the tank?<\/strong>\u201d Learn why is this not a good question to ask! And what to ask instead.<\/p>\n

Investing time and training in your employee that handles spray duties, and rewarding them\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

For your family members (18 or older) or permanent staff that helps spray your crops:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Should you have your family member or employee earn their own pesticide applicators license?
\n\u2022 If so, reward them for it!<\/p>\n

Part II: Your Custom Applicator<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Key tips for working with your custom applicator and especially understanding your agreement about labeled vs. optimum needed carrier volume per acre<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022 Be clear with any commercial applicator you hire and ensure they understand what is needed and they are following label guidelines. Just like your own staff, confirm chemical rates and additives, carrier volume, etc.<\/p>\n

\"Chemical<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Calvin<\/a>

Calvin Trostle
Professor and Extension Specialist
Lubbock, TX
803.746.6101
ctrostle@ag.tamu.edu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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