If your equipment is calibrated to spray 50 gallons per acre and the label calls for 3 pounds of formulation per 100 gallons, how much formulation should you add for 50 gallons?

To determine the appropriate amount of formulation to add for a spray rate of 50 gallons, we need to understand the relationship between the spray volume and the amount of formulation specified on the label.

The label states that 3 pounds of the formulation is required for 100 gallons of water. To find out how much formulation is needed for 50 gallons, we can use a proportion based on the amount of water being sprayed.

Since 50 gallons is half of 100 gallons, the formulation required will also be half of 3 pounds. Therefore, dividing 3 pounds by 2 gives us 1.5 pounds. This means that to effectively apply the pesticide at the correct concentration in your 50-gallon spray, you need to add 1.5 pounds of the formulation.

This calculation is critical to achieving the efficacy of the pesticide application while also adhering to label recommendations, ensuring that the application is both effective and compliant with regulations.