Horizontal airflow is maintained to improve air movement through the crop canopy. 5 pts 14. If workers come from a tomato field, they change clothes and boots, and scrub their hands before entering the greenhouse. Only pesticides approved and registered in the state are used. Records of pesticide applications including date, location, targeted pest, pesticide name, formulation, rate and area treated, and environmental conditions are maintained.
Pesticide drift is minimized.
If pesticides are used, application equipment is calibrated for rate and droplet size at least once during the growing season. If pesticides are used, any worn nozzles are replaced and routine sprayer equipment maintenance is performed prior to the growing season. Insect Management 1. Aphids are monitored by inspection of a minimum of 50 leaves each week. Records of active and parasitized aphids are maintained.