Attachment_2_-_Treatment_Specifications.pdf
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This document is an Attachment 2 - Treatment Specifications for a Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program, issued by an unspecified state agency. It outlines the requirements for aerial application of a 96.5% Malathion insecticide using fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and drones. The specifications detail the pesticide, application rates, spray system and nozzle configurations, droplet sizes, aircraft speeds, and treatment swath widths for each aircraft type. The state agency reserves the right to change or modify these requirements at their discretion.
The related state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-0032 issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture for Curly Top Virus Aerial Application of Insecticide on an "as-needed" basis. The contract will be awarded to a contractor capable of providing the required aerial application services.
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| Bidder_Qualifications.pdf | ||
| 24-0032_IFB.pdf |
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ATTACHMENT 2
BEET CURLY TOP VIRUS CONTROL PROGRAM
Fixed-Wing
Treatment Specification Guidelines
PESTICIDE: Fyfanon® ULV, Ultra Low Volume Concentrate
Insecticide, 96.5% Malathion
TREATMENT RATE: 7.7 ounces of 96.5% malathion/gallon mix/acre
AIRCRAFT SPRAY SYSTEM: Hydraulic
SPRAY NOZZLE MANUFACTURE: Tee Jet
SPRAY PATTERN: Hollow cone
SRAY TANK CAPACITY: 800 Gallons minimum capacity
SPRAY NOZZLE TYPE: D-4 (orifice disc) with a #56 spinner (core)
ORIFICE DIAMETER: .063 inches
NUMBER OF NOZZLES ON SPRAY BOOM: 36 to 48
NOZZLE CONFIGURATION ON SPRAY BOOM: 18-24/side at 45o angle
SPRAY BOOM PRESSURE: 30-34 PSI
NOZZLE FLOW RATE: .33 gal/min/nozzle
(36 nozzles at .33 gal/min.= approx. 12 gal/min.)
VOLUME MEDIAN DIAMETER (VMD): Approx. 350 microns
VMD: [50% of the volume is in larger droplets than the median value and 50% is in smaller drops.]
AIRCRAFT SPEED: Approx. 135 M.P.H.
TREATMENT SWATH: 100 feet or more (State makes final determination)
COVERAGE RATE: 1-gallon total mix (water & insecticide) per acre
NOTE: Nozzle size, type, and configuration shall be determined by the State. The State may change or modify requirements at the State’s discretion.
Helicopter
SRAY TANK CAPACITY: 80 Gallons minimum capacity SPRAY
NOZZLE TYPE: D-4 (orifice disc) with a #45 spinner (core) ORIFICE
DIAMETER: .063 inches
NUMBER OF NOZZLES ON SPRAY BOOM: ~36
NOZZLE CONFIGURATION ON SPRAY BOOM: 16/side and 4 between the skids
SPRAY BOOM PRESSURE: 30-34 psi
VOLUME MEDIAN DIAMETER (VMD): Approx. 350 microns
AIRCRAFT SPEED: Approx. 60 M.P.H.
TREATMENT SWATH: 100 feet (State makes final
COVERAGE RATE: 1 gallon total mix (water & insecticide) per acre
AIRCRAFT FLOW RATE: 12 gal/min
Drone
SRAY TANK CAPACITY: 15 Gallons minimum capacity SPRAY
NOZZLE TYPE: D-4 (orifice disc) with a #45 spinner (core) ORIFICE
DIAMETER: .063 inches
NUMBER OF NOZZLES ON SPRAY BOOM: ~36
NOZZLE CONFIGURATION ON SPRAY BOOM: 16/side and 4 between the skids
SPRAY BOOM PRESSURE: 30-34 psi
VOLUME MEDIAN DIAMETER (VMD): Approx. 350 microns
AIRCRAFT SPEED: Approx. 20 M.P.H.
TREATMENT SWATH: 100 feet (State makes final
COVERAGE RATE: 1 gallon total mix (water & insecticide) per acre
AIRCRAFT FLOW RATE: 12 gal/min
| ATTACHMENT 2 |
| BEET CURLY TOP VIRUS CONTROL PROGRAM |
| NUMBER OF NOZZLES ON SPRAY BOOM: ~36 |
| BEET CURLY TOP VIRUS CONTROL PROGRAM |
| NUMBER OF NOZZLES ON SPRAY BOOM: ~36 |
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