If your equipment is calibrated to spray 50 gallons per acre and the pesticide label requires 3 pounds per 100 gallons, how much formulation do you need for 50 gallons?

To determine how much formulation you need for 50 gallons when the pesticide label requires 3 pounds per 100 gallons, you can use a straightforward conversion method.

First, calculate the rate of pesticide needed per gallon based on the label's requirement. Since the label specifies 3 pounds for every 100 gallons, you can find the amount needed per gallon by dividing:

3 pounds / 100 gallons = 0.03 pounds per gallon.

Next, multiply this per-gallon rate by the number of gallons you plan to spray, which in this case is 50 gallons:

0.03 pounds per gallon × 50 gallons = 1.5 pounds.

Therefore, the correct amount of pesticide formulation needed for 50 gallons is 1.5 pounds. This calculation illustrates the importance of understanding pesticide labels and their application rates in pest control practices to ensure effective and safe pesticide use.