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4 Things to Know about Using Drones for Spraying Pesticides

June 27, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

There is a good deal of interest in using drones, also called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the application of pesticides.

Illinois Extension Offers Tips for Honeybee-safe Pesticide Spraying

By Sarah Hughson posted on May 17, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Choose a pesticide with lower bee toxicity. Some products, like neonicotinoid insecticides, are highly toxic to bees. While our target insects are killed by the application rates on the specific use section of the product label, some nontarget insects may be sensitive to smaller quantities of the material.

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