Trailer sprayer help

[PhoneFarmer]

I just got a trailer sprayer to help with some weed controlling. Evidently the old hat rack above my shoulders doesn't work like it used to. I can't seem to get the application instructions with the weed control chemicals to jive with the chart for the sprayer. I am planning on using Anime 400 weed chemical.
If anybody is spraying could you give your mixture rate and groundspeed and the times of year when you spray.
Also, if your using a different chemical I would be open to suggestions.
Thanks Phillip

p s: dandelions are one of my main problems

 

[ray66v]

I spray Amine 400 at 1/2 oz per gallon, 60 psi on the boom, and about 1/2 mph.

If you have clover, Trimec is a better product.

 

[PhoneFarmer]

Thanks Ray, 1/2 per gallon is roughly what i figured but wasn't sure of the speed.
When I raise the psi above about 30 or 35, it seems to just make a mist cloud and kind of float. Is that normal?
Not much clover if any, just those stupid yellow things everywhere.
Thanks again, Phillip

 

[ray66v]

When I raise the psi above about 30 or 35, it seems to just make a mist cloud and kind of float. Is that normal?

Not on mine.

All you need to do, is set your rig to get the weeds wet. No matter how you do it, they will die.

If you have to use a lower pressure to avoid mist, I would. Just find a speed that allows a nice wetting of the weeds.

Caution should be used if it is hot, and your lawn is stressed.

Amine 400 is very effective on "The yellow things".

 

[Wooddust]

Every answer you get is by definition wrong unless you know what your rate of spray per acre is. You need to make sure you have all the same nozzles then calibrate the sprayer before you go to mixing chemicals.

 

[forester2]

Wooddust is right on the money. Ray is also corrrect in regards to using Trimec for broader range control.

 

[ray66v]

Every answer you get is by definition wrong unless you know what your rate of spray per acre is. You need to make sure you have all the same nozzles then calibrate the sprayer before you go to mixing chemicals.

Don't tell my lawn that.

 

[teg]

Ideally, You need to find a pressure that gives good coverage at a certain speed - you don't need to soak the grass. Then you catch how much liquid is coming out over a certain distant. With this you can calculate how much Gallons per acre your sprayer is putting out. This will let you mix the tank properly...

ray66v, you may have gotten it correct but are you sure you are not wasting money and putting out too much chemical??? If you are only spraying an acre or two and you miss the mark by 50% it's not a costly mistake... do it over 2000 acres and the cost adds up.

If you want, just ask, and I'll go over the math... it's my job... :confused2:

PS. Wife is from Signal Mountain...

 

[ray66v]

ray66v, you may have gotten it correct but are you sure you are not wasting money and putting out too much chemical??? If you are only spraying an acre or two and you miss the mark by 50% it's not a costly mistake...

I take care of 3 lawns, each around 4 acres.

Being of average intelligence, I noticed that when I don't put enough chemical on, the weeds didn't die.

So, It did not take me long to realize how wet I need to get them, for an effective kill.

Just like exactly how much lawn fertilizer I need to apply, how much flour to put in my grandmothers cookie recipe, and when to pick a watermelon. At my house these are determined by experience.

Even when I did the math with the sprayer, I still need to estimate how fast I need to drive, until I got the target application per acre rate.

Since I was estimating anyway, it's just easier for me, to turn on the sprayer, and drive at a speed that allows the weeds to get wet, for the present conditions.

I would be willing to bet that I am not over by 50%, I am too impatient to drive that slow. Even if I was, it will not amount to enough money to lose sleep over in my case.

I may not be exact, but I get exactly result I want.

 

[teg]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Perfect...