Which type of pesticide application procedure would you use to apply a herbicide between the rows of crops?

• A. Band application
• B. Broadcast application
• C. Foliar spray
• D. Soil drench

Answer: (A)

Band application places a narrow strip of herbicide directly in the inter-row space where weeds grow, allowing targeted control of those weeds while minimizing contact with the crop. This makes it the best choice for treating weeds between rows because you’re concentrating the chemical where it’s needed and reducing overall chemical use and potential crop injury.

A broadcast application would coat the entire field, increasing the chance of harming the crop and wasting product. A foliar spray is designed to deposit on leaf surfaces, which isn’t efficient for inter-row weeds and can still expose the crop. A soil drench moves the chemical into the soil around roots and isn’t placed specifically in the between-row zone, making it less effective for inter-row weed control.