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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
D.
OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS
1.
Areas around homes, picnic areas, swimming pools, etc.
a.
Best results are obtained in the cooler hours of early
morning or evening when the insects are most active.
Ideal wind speed is between 3-7 mph. If wind speed
exceeds 10 mph., it is not recommended to disperse
insecticide.
b.
Start upwind of the area to be treated and walk at a
leisurely pace (2 mph). Keep the nozzle downwind
and about waist high.
c.
If your desired application rate is about 1 oz. per
acre, set your flow rate to approximately 1 oz/min.
Assuming an application swath of 125 ft., and
walking at 2 mph, you should cover approximately
1/2 acre per minute. If using a flow rate of 2 oz/min,
walk briskly (approx. 4 mph) and you will cover 1
acre per minute.
d.
If the area to be treated is over 125 ft. deep, move
downwind approximately 50-75 ft. on each
successive pass.
CAUTION
An approved respirator mask must be worn by all personnel
exposed to the aerosol.
V.
FLUSHING
Depending upon the insecticide used, it may be desirable to flush out the
insecticide system by running a suitable flushing agent through the
machine after each use. Kerosene or fuel oil is recommended for
flushing.
CAUTION
An approved respirator mask must be worn by all personnel
exposed to the aerosol.