Washington State University Extension discusses recent reports of crop damage to peas and how proper procedures when cleaning a sprayer can help prevent these issues.

Proper maintenance and clean-out of the spray lines, especially following an application of dicamba and 2,4-D, is just as important as maintenance of the entire tank, says University of Missouri Extension.

As we proceed through the growing season, there are a few issues surrounding weed control and herbicide use.

Now that herbicides containing alternative herbicide sites (modes) of action are being mixed with glyphosate and a greater diversity of herbicide resistant crops are being grown, proper sprayer cleanout and knowing the type of herbicide resistant crop planted in a specific field is very important.