This information can be utilized later when populations reach a critical point. Treatments can then be properly timed, preventing crop damage and saving spray applications. Import and use additional biologicals where cost effective. Before treating, the pest population should reach a level that could cause economic damage. Until that threshold is reached, the cost of yield and quality will be far less than the cost for control.
Growers select the most effective and appropriate pesticide and properly calibrate sprayer.
Weather conditions are checked prior to spraying to confirm proper coverage and minimum drift.