Pesticide Registration Toolkit

#306 Description of method of application, type of equipment used and type and volume of diluent per unit of area or volume

Objective of the information

Provide details on the method(s) of application, type(s) of equipment, and type(s) and volume(s) of diluent per unit area or volume.

Circumstances in which the information is required

The information is always required.

Substance

Information should be provided for the formulation to be applied.

Typical information to be provided by the applicant

  • Method of application, e. g. (ultra) low volume application, high volume application, baiting, seed treatment, etc.
  • General types of application equipment to be used, e.g. manual/motorized backpack sprayer, sprayer with rotary atomiser, boom-and-nozzle sprayer, airblast equipment, etc.
  • Type of diluent, e.g. water, diesel oil, any spray additives/adjuvants
  • Volume of diluent per unit area or volume, e.g. 200 L of diluted spray per ha, 100 kg of prepared bait per ha.

The method of application is listed in the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) table

Guidelines

  • None