What type of pesticide application equipment uses a stream of air to distribute pesticide onto plants?

The airblast sprayer is designed specifically to use a strong stream of air to effectively distribute pesticides onto plants. This type of equipment creates a fine mist or spray, which allows for thorough coverage of the leaves, especially in dense foliage where conventional sprayers may struggle to penetrate. The air helps aerosolize the droplets, ensuring that the pesticide reaches the target area more effectively.

In contrast, handheld sprayers are typically utilized for smaller areas and are operated manually, lacking the air propulsion feature of airblast sprayers. Drip irrigation is primarily a method for delivering water and nutrients through a network of tubing directly to plant roots, not for applying pesticides. Foggers, while they do create a mist, use a high-velocity air stream to produce larger droplets suited for surface application rather than the targeted approach of an airblast sprayer. Thus, the airblast sprayer is the most appropriate equipment for this method of pesticide application.