What type of application equipment introduces spray mix into a stream of high-speed air?

A mist blower is a specialized piece of application equipment that utilizes a high-speed air stream to disperse spray mixtures into the environment effectively. This equipment is designed to atomize the liquid pesticide solution and propel it over a large area, making it particularly useful for treating extensive areas or hard-to-reach locations such as dense vegetation or large water bodies.

Mist blowers work by creating a fine mist of pesticide that can cover a greater distance compared to traditional sprayers. The high-speed air stream breaks the liquid into small droplets, allowing for better penetration into foliage and enhanced coverage, which is crucial in aquatic pest control settings. This technique improves the efficacy of pesticide applications against pests that may be situated on or near water sources.

The other options do not pertain to equipment used for applying pesticide mixtures in this manner. A perennial refers to a type of plant that lives for multiple years, while pesticide is a general term for substances used to eliminate pests, and photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. These terms do not relate to the operational characteristics of application equipment designed for pesticide application.