What does a rotary spreader do?

What does a rotary spreader do?

• A. A handheld applicator that dispenses a small, measured amount of pesticide.
• B. Uses a spinning plate to distribute the pesticide in a much wider swath than the width of the spreader.
• C. A type of equipment used in granular application.
• D. Applies herbicides with a mist pattern.

Answer: (B)

Rotary spreaders work with a spinning plate inside the hopper to fling granular granules outward as you move. That centrifugal action throws the pesticide beyond the width of the spreader, creating a wide swath for faster, more even coverage when properly calibrated. This is different from a handheld spray applicator that releases small amounts of liquid or equipment that creates a mist pattern; a rotary spreader is specifically for granular materials, not liquids.

Rotary spreaders work with a spinning plate inside the hopper to fling granular granules outward as you move. That centrifugal action throws the pesticide beyond the width of the spreader, creating a wide swath for faster, more even coverage when properly calibrated. This is different from a handheld spray applicator that releases small amounts of liquid or equipment that creates a mist pattern; a rotary spreader is specifically for granular materials, not liquids.