DRIFT REDUCTION ADJUVANTS: UNDERSTANDING WHAT’S IN YOUR TANK
2018
- IPM Program, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
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In a world where we can splice genes, split atoms and transplant organs it is hard to believe
that we still have not figured out a way to spray agricultural pesticides with zero spray drift.
Although newer developments in application technologies have helped to contain spray drift;
nearly all focus on increasing or stabilizing droplet size as their primary goal. Nozzles, pulse
width modulation, boom add-ons, and even drift reduction adjuvants can all be placed in this
category. As an applicator, it is critical to understand the technologies you are utilizing for proper
sprayer management in drift prone conditions.