Shielded Herbicide Sprayer for Hardwood Nursery Seedling Beds
Costs
The Missoula Technology and Development Center asked nursery managers to estimate how much users would be willing to pay for certain design features. Respondents said they were willing to pay $3,000 for a shielded sprayer and $500 more for an optional attachment that would sense chlorophyll. The cost of various sprayer unit refinements were determined and presented to nursery managers at a concepts review meeting.
| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| Remote camera and monitor | $500 for black and white and $1,300 for color |
| Navigator NV 2000 guidance system | $2,500 |
| Remote shutoff and pressure check controls | $400 |
| Remote automatic application rate control | $2,500 |
| Injection system | $3,500 to $7,000 |
| Controlled droplet application | About $1,100 per Vegedome (including individual control unit) |
| Chlorophyll sensors | $1,000 per sensor (not including onboard computer and wiring) |
