What is one reason for using aerial application of pesticides instead of ground equipment?

Aerial application of pesticides offers significant advantages, particularly when it comes to treating crops that are in mid-season development or vegetation like forest stands that may be difficult or impractical to reach with ground equipment. This method allows for uniform pesticide distribution over large areas and can access locations that are otherwise challenging due to terrain, crop height, or other obstacles that ground equipment may face.

Using aerial application in these scenarios not only ensures that the treatment is applied effectively to those mid-season crops or hard-to-reach areas but also helps in managing pests in a timely manner, ultimately supporting better crop yield and health. This is particularly important in agricultural management where timing can be critical for the effectiveness of pest control measures. Other options do not accurately reflect broader benefits of aerial application or situational advantages compared to ground application methods.