Identify technologies used in pesticide application.

Identification should include technologies such as

  • geographic information system (GIS)
  • global positioning system (GPS)
  • unmanned aircraft system (UAS)
  • prescriptions
  • variable-rate fertilization and pesticide application.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How are UAS technologies used in pesticide application?
  • How are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used to identify pests, diseases, and the damage they cause?
  • What is precision agriculture?
  • How do variable rate applications work with farming equipment?
  • What are some emerging technologies in pesticide application?