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pest control. Some of these treaters have dual tanks which allow treatment
with more than one pesticide at a time.
1.
Panogen Liquid Seed Treater
The Panogen treater meters one treatment cup of pesticide per dump of
seed into a revolving mixing drum. The pesticide flows into the drum from a
tube and is distributed over the seed as the seeds rub against the walls of the
drum. The correct dosage is achieved by selecting the appropriate size or
treatment cup for the chosen seed dump weight.
2. Mist-O-Matic Seed Treater
The Mist-O-Matic treater applies the pesticide as a mist directly onto the
seed. The treater delivers one treatment cup of pesticide per dump of seed.
The pesticide flows onto a rapidly whirling disc which breaks the liquid pesti-
cide into a fine mist. The seeds fall onto a large cone which spreads the seeds
out so they are evenly coated with the pesticide spray mist. The desired dos-
age is obtained by selecting the appropriate treatment cup size and adjusting
the seed dump weight.
VI. ANIMAL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
A. DIPPING VATS
Dipping vats are large tanks (vats) of liquid pesticide mixture used to treat
livestock for external parasites. They are used in farm, ranch, and regulatory
pest control operations. Portable dipping vats are usually trailer-mounted
tanks with a set of folding ramps and railings. The animals are driven up the
ramp onto a platform and forced into the tank so they are completely im-
mersed. The animal's head may have to be pushed under the surface.
Maintaining the proper concentration of pesticide in the vat is very impor-
tant. The bath volume should never be allowed to fall below the 7/8 level.
Replenishment ratios are usually based on a knowledge of the amount of liq-
uid used from the vat.
B. SPRAY-DIP MACHINES
Spray-dip machines are used to treat livestock for external parasites. They
are used in farm, ranch, regulatory, and other livestock pest control operations.
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