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Agriculture · Q265

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 265

Q265

Electrodyne sprayer is used for spraying of which insecticide?

A.
Malathion
B.
Cypermethrin
Answer
C.
Fenitrothion
D.
Endosulfan

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Electrodyne sprayer is used for spraying Cypermethrin insecticide.
Electrodyn sprayer nozzle relative to the row, to define the optimum method of use. It should be held downwind of the operator. It is used for the control of insect pests on cotton.
The overall distribution of fully charged spray from the ‘Electrodyn’ sprayer was, in general, similar to that of discharged spray applied by the ‘Electrodyn’, with more than 80% deposited on ‘top’ leaves.