To increase the dosage applied by a sprayer, one should do which of the following?

Increasing the dosage applied by a sprayer typically involves adjusting factors that influence the amount of pesticide dispensed per unit area. When you decrease the speed of travel, you allow the sprayer more time to apply the pesticide over a given area. This results in a higher volume of material being applied because the sprayer is moving more slowly, allowing each nozzle to deliver more product per square foot.

Additionally, decreased speed can lead to better coverage and penetration of the pesticide, which may enhance its effectiveness. It is important to balance this adjustment with the potential for overspray and runoff, ensuring that the application remains compliant with label recommendations and environmental regulations.

In contrast, increasing the speed of travel would lead to a lower dosage applied, while decreasing the pressure or increasing the nozzle size might alter droplet size and distribution but wouldn't directly increase the overall dosage being applied to the target area.