IPM Technologies Available IPM Technology Program, Bozeman: 2013

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1 IPM Technologies Available IPM Technology Program, Bozeman: 2013 Mix Tank App: Precision Laboratories L.L.C. - Iphone and Android $5.99 for weather integration app Mix Tank from Precision Laboratories is an iphone and Android smartphone app designed to assist agricultural applicators with the proper tank mixing sequence of crop protection products. Mix Tank also captures product use rates and application information with Mix Sheets and conveniently maintains accurate Spray Logs for easy record keeping. Following the proper mixing sequence helps users prevent product incompatibilities and can save applicators time and money by avoiding product loss and sprayer clean out problems. TeeJet Spray Calculator: TeeJet Downloadable onto PC or viewable online Uses the 5940 equation to easily compute nozzle flow rate, output of sprayers, ideal speed of sprayers, or nozzle spacing MSU Calibration Assistant: MSU Extension - Bozeman -pesticides.montana.edu/reference/index.html, Calibration Assistant -uses Microsoft Excel; downloadable onto PC or viewable online - -CD s can be ordered for $3 a copy -This spreadsheet enables applicators to test uniformity of nozzles, calibrate output of sprayers, and determine the amount of product to add to a pesticide tank. Caters to boom, boom-less, and handwand sprayers as well as granular spreaders.

2 PeRK: Recordkeeping App: University Nebraska iphone, ipad, Android phones and tablets This app was intended for private and commercial/noncommercial pesticide applicators, crop producers, agronomists, and pest management professionals. This is catered towards the Nebraska pesticide education program, however this app follows all requirements of the 1990 farm bill for private applicators in Montana as well. PeRK uses a device s GPS coordinates to note location of application. The records are saved and stored within the app on the device and can be exported via as a.csv file, which can be opened in Microsoft Excel and other common software programs. Calibrate your Sprayer: Clemson University Ipod, Ipad, Android Improperly calibrated pesticide spraying equipment may cause either too little or too much pesticide to be applied. This free mobile app was created to aid in the proper calibration of spraying equipment. Simply select the type of sprayer you want to calibrate (Broadcast or Banded), insert values in each input box, select what you want the app to calculate (Volume/Area or Catch/Nozzle), and tap 'Calculate'. Each input's units can be changed by tapping the units. Spot On Spray Calibrator: Agrimart Owensboro, Kentucky Tel: $ Determines flow-rate of your nozzles in 10 seconds. Can deliver readings in GPM, oz/min, liters/min. Designed for flow rates less than 1 GPM.

3 Constant Flow Valves: Gemplers and/or GATE and/ or gatecfv.com/industry/agriculture -$ Reduces number of times manual sprayer needs to be pumped. Regulates pressure for steady, even flow. Shuts off spray if pressure falls below set amount; Allows for constant, precisely calibrated spray application; Available in 15, 21, 29, and 44 psi. Weed Identification: XID Services, Android app, $9.95; DVD, $ $5 shipping -Identify over 1,200 weeds of the 48 states & Canada. Lucid Key for Weeds of Small Grains: MSU Extension Viewable Online Allows for easy identification of weeds of small grains. weeds problematic for our state. Preen Weed ID Guide: Lebanon Seaboard Corp. Viewable online -This site brings you to a map, and click on Montana to see ID WEEDS: University of Missouri Apps for Iphone, Ipad, and Android devices Also viewable online Weed Identification and weed science. Search by name, or use a dichotomous key.

4 Invasive Plant Early Detection & Rapid Response Training: MSU-Bozeman Sign in for free 3 on-line courses for Private and Commercial Applicator Credits: 1) Plant Anatomy for ID, 2) Plant ID Priority 1A, 1B and 2A species, 3) Plant ID Priority 2B & 3 Species. EDDMapS West: U. of Georgia Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health:. Available on Ipod, Ipad, and Android devices; but can be used online as well. Allows for reporting of select invasive plant species in the western states, while automatically alerting state weed coordinators, and EDDMapS West users when reports are entered. Generates distribution maps for reported species while linking to Invasive.org information and images INVADERS Database U. of Montana - Missoula Available online The INVADERS Database is a comprehensive database of exotic plant names and weed distribution records for five states in the northwestern United States CDMS agro-chemical data base: CDMS net/labelsmsds/lmdefault.aspx?t This database allows users to search for pesticide products. Herbicide selection tool: Montana State University Select proper herbicides by crop, rotations, and target weeds.

5 NDSU Weed Control Guide: NDSU The information in this guide provides a summary of herbicide uses in crops grown in North Dakota and is based on federal and state herbicide labels, research at ND Ag. Experiment Stations, and information from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Purdue Plant Doctor: Purdue University App for Iphone, Ipod, Ipad, and Android $1.99 for Iphone, Ipod, and Ipad The Purdue Tree Doctor, a new smart phone app that will help users diagnose and find recommendations to manage over 175 tree problems on over 60 kinds of trees common to the Midwest and Northeast United States. This app provides you with our best photos to help with diagnosis, and recommendations to help you manage your or your clients' trees. Feel free to contact Cecil Tharp, MSU Pesticide Education Program Coordinator, for more information on these products. Cecil Tharp (406) Pesticide Education Program Montana State University 103 Animal Bioscience ctharp@montana.edu