What is the process of adjusting pesticide application equipment known as?

Calibration is the process of adjusting pesticide application equipment to ensure that the correct amount of pesticide is applied to the target area. This involves setting and checking various parameters, such as pressure, flow rate, and nozzle output, to ensure the equipment delivers the precise amount needed for effective pest control while minimizing waste and environmental impact. Proper calibration is crucial for effective pest management, ensuring that the pesticide is applied uniformly and efficiently, which contributes to reducing potential harm to beneficial organisms and preventing pesticide residues.

While application control, field testing, and monitoring are important practices in pest management, they do not specifically refer to the adjustment process of the application equipment. Application control might involve strategies to manage how pesticides are used after calibration, field testing may entail evaluating the effectiveness of a pest control method, and monitoring usually involves observing the results and effects on pest populations or environment post-application. However, none of these directly relate to the precise adjustment of the pesticide application equipment itself, which is what calibration specifically addresses.