Band Application

Pronunciation
/BAND ap-plih-KAY-shun/
Category
Pest Control
Singular
Band Application
Plural
Band Applications

Definition

A term used to describe the specific manner in which insecticides or repellents are applied in a continuous band to the base of plants or soil to form a barrier against insect pests.

Etymology

From the English words 'band' meaning 'a flat, thin strip or loop' and 'application' meaning 'the act of putting something to use'.

Example

Farmers use band application of insecticides around their crops to protect them from pest infestations.

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