There's a lot to learn when spraying, but a lot of it is common sense.
When spraying, the mix rate will depend on your application rate and what you're trying to kill.
For instance, if you're going to soak the plant, your mix rate can be weaker because you're application rate is high.
If you're using a a boom & tank sprayer on your tractor or pulled behind your tractor, the amount you get on the plant will be much less, so your mix will need to be stronger.
Be careful with the chemical. Be sure to wear rubber gloves when handling the chemical. Since it sounds like you're going to be walking, wear rubber boots and tuck your pant legs inside the boots. Wear eye protection. Take some soap and a gallon of clean water with you just in case you get some on you and need to wash it off. Be aware of wind direction and try to spay so you don't get any drift on you or breathe it.
Always read the label. All of it. As our ag agent told us, the manufacturer spent millions of dollars determining the appropriate mix rates, so use them. The label will also tell you any long term issues that might result.
Triple rinse any empty chemical containers and puncture so they can't be re-used (required in Tx). Disposal method for empty containers can also be regulated.
Another reason to read the label is some chemicals can stay in the ground for long periods and can be prohibited for use in areas where they might contaminate ground water through run off after a rain.
These chemicals are a good tool, but we need to use them wisely.
Be sure you keep a record of what you sprayed, where you sprayed it, the application rate, mix rate, start time and when you stopped. Also, go to any weather site on the internet (weather.com) and print out a weather report that shows the weather conditions - temp, wind speed and wind direction.
Here in Tx. we are required to have that info on hand in case we are audited. Don't know if its required where you are, but doesn't hurt to have it.
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