Aerial application has a long and fascinating history. What began decades ago using whatever aircraft and equipment were at hand has evolved into a highly specialized sector of the aviation industry. No longer dominated by the stereotypical devil-may-care crop dusters in silk scarves, the aerial application industry today relies on advanced technology and a skilled, professional workforce.
Ag pilots are true partners in modern agriculture, which is primarily about yield: maximizing the amount of crops that can be grown and harvested from a plot of land. The ag pilots specific role here is to help the farmer achieve those high yields while also aiding profitability and sustainability by protecting crops from insects, diseases and other pests.
To obtain a current Pilot Registry List, contact the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.
What is a Pesticide Incident? Four Types of Reporting.
Important information before hiring an Aerial Applicator.
Information about rights and responsibilities for applying pesticides in the agricultural industry.
David Douglas Vail, Abstract of a Dissertation for Degree, Kansas State University