Which equipment is NOT considered ground-based application equipment?

The choice identifying aircraft for aerial pesticide application as equipment not considered ground-based application equipment is indeed accurate. Ground-based application equipment refers specifically to tools and devices designed to be operated on the ground for the purpose of applying pesticides. This includes various sprayers, dusters, and granular applicators that are typically pulled by a vehicle or are manually operated on the soil surface or in the field.

Aircraft, on the other hand, are used for aerial application, which involves dispersing pesticides from the air to cover large areas more efficiently than is possible with ground-based methods. This distinction is important in understanding the different types of pesticide application methods and the regulatory requirements associated with each. Knowing this distinction helps pesticide applicators in selecting the appropriate equipment for specific tasks and adhering to safety and environmental guidelines.