Method and apparatus for applying powdered substances on farm fields, forrests and swamp areas

摘要

A method of applying a powdered substance over a given area. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of wind-powered devices which slowly dispense the powdered substance. Each of the devices includes a container for holding a quantity of the powdered substance. In addition, each of the devices includes a mechanism directly powered by the wind for dispensing the powdered substance from the containers. A plurality of the devices are spaced apart in a grid above the area to be treated by the powdered substance. A quantity of the powdered substance is placed in the containers of each of the devices. The wind will then power the dispensing mechanism of each container such that the powdered substance is dispensed from the container and distributed over the given area by the wind.