While applying too little pesticide may result in ineffective pest control, too much pesticide wastes money, may damage the crop and increases the potential risk of contaminating ground water and environment. Find out how to calibrate your sprayer with these steps from Ohio State University Extension.

Taking time to winterize your sprayer before temperatures fall below freezing will allow you to avoid issues such as cracked or inefficient pumps, says an Ohio State University Extension ag engineer.

Michigan State University Extension shares tips on rinsing, cleaning, maintaining and storing the sprayer for winter so it's functioning properly for next season.