Title: Demonstrate sprayer and spreader calibration.
Course: Turfgrass Management, Advanced (18054-IV) > Section: Addressing Environmental Issues

Demonstration may include calibration of

- boom-type sprayer
- backpack/handheld sprayer
- drop spreader
- rotary spreader
- commercial lawn application equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are boom-type sprayers calibrated?
- What would happen if a spreader/sprayer is used and is out of calibration?
- What calculations are required when calibrating a backpack sprayer?
- How does one calculate pounds of product applied per thousand square feet?
- How does one calibrate a broadcast spreader?