2024
DOI: 10.33494/nzjfs542024x407x
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Are uncrewed aerial spraying systems the future for forestry pesticide application?

Brian Richardson

Abstract: Background: Pesticide application is a primary method for managing weeds, insect pests and pathogens in New Zealand’s forests. Apart from some manual spot spraying, most pesticide applications are made using helicopters, with herbicides the most widely used pesticide class. Current aerial application practices have evolved into efficient operations designed to provide a balance between performance criteria, i.e. maximising treatment efficacy, minimising unwanted environmental impacts (e.g. spray drift), and ma… Show more

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