If the output of the sprayer gun is 4 gallons per minute and the application rate is 0.02 acres per minute, how many gallons per acre are being applied?

To determine how many gallons per acre are being applied, you need to divide the output of the sprayer gun in gallons per minute by the application rate in acres per minute.

In this scenario, the sprayer gun outputs 4 gallons per minute. The application rate is 0.02 acres per minute. The calculation can be broken down as follows:

Gallons per acre = Gallons per minute / Acres per minute

Gallons per acre = 4 gallons per minute / 0.02 acres per minute

Carrying out this calculation gives:

Gallons per acre = 4 / 0.02 = 200

Thus, the result is that 200 gallons are being applied per acre. This value is significant in aquatic pest control, as it represents the concentration of the chemical application, ensuring effective pest management while also minimizing the risk of over-application that could lead to environmental harm or pesticide resistance.