What is the disadvantage of using a drip system?
No serious introduction to drip irrigation would be complete without a look at the disadvantages associated with its use: • Drip irrigation requires a pressure regulator and filter to protect the drip system. • The soft poly tubing can be susceptible to damage from insects, rodents, and houshold pets. • A filter is required to guard against potential clogging at the very small orifices of the drippers and micro sprinklers. • You cannot see a drip system working as you can a conventional sprinkler system. • Drip irrigation creates a smaller wetted area, so control is more critical to avoid stress for the plants.
