As the crop industry moves toward new low rate insecticides, conventional application systems are no longer adequate. SmartBox®, by contrast, is a system of variable rate and speed technology with greater accuracy at low application rates. It eliminates worker exposure issues, improves farmer
productivity and reduces overall insecticide treatment costs, all while
exceeding existing pesticide use regulations. The system is incredibly reliable, has only one moving part, requires no field maintenance and is more accurate than conventional pulley and chain metering technology. Simply put, SmartBox® is the most advanced closed application system available.
The SmartBox® eliminates the hassle of opening, emptying and disposing of bags and reduces the potential for inhalation and skin contact. The SmartBox® product containers are returnable to the AMVAC Authorized Retailer for refill at the AMVAC manufacturing facility. User exposure is
minimized and there is no packaging material to dispose of by incineration or dumping.
The SmartBox® features electronically controlled metering that provides precise application, while adjusting for changes in ground speed monitored by radar.
The SmartBox® system is designed to apply as little as a half pound of insecticide per acre accurately, enabling the use of low rate products such as Fortress® 5G and Aztec® 4.67G.
The SmartBox® row-by-row monitoring for flow blockages and positive end-row shutoff, minimize misapplication and waste.
With a product such as Fortress® 5G, a 12-row planter equipped with SmartBox® can treat 185 acres on 30" rows without reloading.
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SmartBox® is a registerd trademark of AMVAC Chemical Corporation
