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Chemical control of insects, diseases and weeds began in earnest with the introduction of organic pesticides in the 1940s. Chemical pesticides offered a powerful control method such that their use had been overemphasized over that of research and development of cultural and biological control methods. Impacts on non-target organisms and emergence of resistance to chemical pesticides prompted the development of biopesticides as well as the implementation of an integrated pest management approach, where pesticides are used compatibly as one of many control methods. Even though spray application of biopesticides is based on many of the same principles and technologies as the application of chemical pesticides, their unique biological characteristics and the need to target use within narrow application windows require a better understanding of the application process as well as the biological and behavioral aspects of the targeted pest. This chapter covers the aerial application process and available associated technology when planning or performing an operational project using biopesticides.
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This chapter is dedicated to Dr. Dubois (1938–1998), whose research contributed to the successful use of aerially-applied Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki in forestry. We miss his friendship and advice.
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Mierzejewski, K., Reardon, R.C., Dubois, N. (2000). Conventional Application Equipment: Aerial Application. In: Lacey, L.A., Kaya, H.K. (eds) Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1547-8_5
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