What might cause uneven herbicide application?

Uneven herbicide application can often occur due to skips in application. This situation arises when the applicator misses certain areas, whether due to a lapse in focus, improper calibration, or inefficient movement patterns. As a result, certain patches of turf may receive no herbicide at all, leading to an uneven effect on pest and weed management.

Inconsistent application across a treated area can hinder overall effectiveness, as skipped zones may become infested, allowing weeds to thrive while adjacent areas are treated well. This inconsistency can lead to poor results and additional management challenges, necessitating further applications or interventions.

While mixing wet and dry materials, using a manual applicator, and applying during windy conditions can all introduce their own challenges, they do not primarily encompass the direct issue of uneven coverage in the way that application skips do. Each of these factors can impact application quality, but skips directly prevent necessary herbicide from reaching designated areas, making them a key contributor to uneven application.