Ultra Low Volume Dispersal of Insecticides by Ground Equipment

Abstract

Disease vector and nuisance pest control for routine and contingency military operations requires continual modification and updating of techniques and equipment. Coupled with changing pesticide requirements due to resistance and/or environmental considerations, the military utilizes state-of-the-art techniques to ensure protection of its forces. The employment of ultra low volume (ULV) equipment is one example of the methods introduced since 1960 in an effort to improve flying insect control. Primary emphasis is placed on ground control techniques; however, aerial dispersal equipment may be used successfully for vector-borne disease outbreaks where access or terrain curtail the use of ground equipment and vector suppression is immediately required. This memorandum provides information concerning ULV ground dispersal techniques, equipment, maintenance considerations, and methods for required equipment operation evaluation. Equipment and techniques utilized for indoor or aerial ULV dispersal of insecticides are not included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA459546

Entities

People

  • Cole J. Church
  • Eric R. Hoffman
  • James R. Brown
  • Joseph M. Conlon

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerosol Generators
  • Department Of Defense
  • Disease Vectors
  • Hygiene
  • Insect Control
  • Insecticides
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Pest Control
  • Pesticides
  • Public Health
  • Quarantine
  • Storage Batteries

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology