Spraying Insecticide? There’s an App for That

Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service have developed two apps to help manage aerial and ground-based pesticide applications. Users can key in specifics on the type of equipment and pesticide they are using. The app displays the droplet size that will result from that setup and allows users to tweak settings to generate the desired droplet size. A recent survey showed smartphone usage on the rise as more than 50 percent of aerial applicators reported using them as their primary mobile device. The apps are available in the Apple iTunes App Store and the Android Market by searching “aerial sprays.” Read more.