What type of pesticide application involves treating a continuous restricted band along a crop row?

Band application is a targeted pesticide application method that involves applying the pesticide in a continuous strip or band along the crop row. This technique is designed to focus on a specific area where pest control is needed while minimizing the amount of pesticide used, thus reducing potential environmental impact. By treating only the band where the crop is growing, this method helps control pests effectively without applying pesticide to the entire field, making it both efficient and economical.

In contrast, broadcast application refers to spreading pesticide evenly across the entire area, while basal application typically involves treating the lower part of a plant, especially in tree applications. Spot application focuses on treating individual plants or small areas, not continuous bands. Each of these methods serves different pest control needs, making band application particularly suitable for row crops where pests are confined to specific areas.