How can aerial applicators enhance the efficacy of their applications besides careful timing?

Aerial applicators can significantly enhance the efficacy of their applications through a thorough understanding of local environmental conditions. This knowledge allows them to make informed decisions about the best practices for application, including considering factors such as wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, and the geography of the area being treated. Understanding how these conditions affect the behavior of pesticides, including drift potential and deposition rates, is crucial. Such understanding helps to ensure that the products are effectively applied to target pests while minimizing collateral damage to non-target organisms and avoiding environmental consequences. By optimizing application techniques based on this local knowledge, aerial applicators can improve their overall operational effectiveness and achieve better results in pest control.