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Understanding Spray Drift Robert E. Wolf Extension Specialist Application Technology Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Understanding Spray Drift Environmental Influence

Why Interest in Drift? Spotty pest control Wasted chemicals Off-target damage More high value specialty crops Urban sprawl and..... Less tolerant neighbors Litigious Society More wind?? (Timing) Environmental impact Water and Air Quality Public more aware of pesticide concerns! (Negative) (Perceptions) Result-higher costs-$$$

Definition of Drift Movement of spray particles and vapors off-target causing less effective control and possible injury to susceptible vegetation, wildlife, and people. Adapted from National Coalition on Drift Minimization 1997 as adopted from the AAPCO Pesticide Drift Enforcement Policy - March 1991

Types of Drift Vapor Drift - associated with volatilization (gas, fumes) Particle Drift - movement of spray particles during or after the spray application

Factors Affecting Drift Spray Characteristics  chemical  formulation  drop size  evaporation Equipment & Application  nozzle type  nozzle size  nozzle pressure  height of release Weather  air movement (direction and velocity)  temperature and humidity  air stability/inversions  topography

Wind direction: Wind direction is very important Know the location of sensitive areas - consider safe buffer zones. Do not spray at any wind speed if it is blowing towards sensitive areas - all nozzles can drift. Spray when breeze is gentle, steady, and blowing away from sensitive areas. “Dead calm” conditions are never recommended.

Because: Light winds (0-3 mph) tend to be unpredictable and variable in direction. Calm and low wind conditions may indicate presence of a temperature inversion. Drift potential is lowest at wind speeds between 3 and 10 mph (gentle but steady breeze) blowing in a safe direction. Drift Potential May be High at Low Wind Speeds

Spray Droplet Movement with Various Wind Speeds

Wind Speeds Gradients The relation between height above the canopy of a crop like cotton or soybean and the speed of wind mph 10 mph 8 mph 7 mph 5 mph Height Above Crop Canopy, Feet Wind Speed

Wind Current Effects Wind currents can drastically affect spray droplet deposition Structures drastically affect wind currents Wind breaks Tree lines and orchards Houses and barns Hills and valleys

Wind Patterns Near Treelines Adapted from Survey of Climatology: Griffiths and Driscoll, Texas A&M University, 1982

Wind Patterns Around Buildings Diagram of wind around a building. Adapted from Farm Structures* Ground * H.J. Barre and L.L. Sammet, Farm Structures (Wiley, 1959)

Wind Patterns Around Buildings Diagram of Wind Around a Building Adapted From Farm Structures* Overhead View Wind * H.J. Barre and L.L. Sammet, Farm Structures (Wiley, 1959)

Under normal conditions air tends to rise and mix with the air above. Droplets will disperse and will usually not cause problems. Normal Temperature Profile Altitude Cooler Warmer Temperature decreases with height Increasing Temperature Inversions

Under these conditions the temperature increases as you move upward. This prevents air from mixing with the air above it. This causes small suspended droplets to form a concentrated cloud which can move in unpredictable directions. Temperature Inversion Altitude Temperature increases with height Warm Air Cool Air Increasing Temperature Temperature Inversions

Recognizing Inversions Under clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds, a surface inversion can form as the sun sets. Under these conditions, a surface inversion will continue into the morning until the sun begins to heat the ground.

Precautions for Inversions Surface inversions are common. Be especially careful near sunset and an hour or so after sunrise, unless… There is low heavy cloud cover The wind speed is greater than 5-6 mph at ground level 5 degree temp rise after sun-up Use of a smoke bomb or smoke generator is recommended to identify inversion conditions.

Evaporation of Droplets Wind High Relative Humidity Low Temperature Low Relative Humidity High Temperature Fall Distance

Strategies to Reduce Drift: Select nozzle to increase drop size Increase flow rates - higher application volumes Use lower pressures Use lower spray (boom) heights Avoid high application speeds/rapid speed changes Avoid adverse weather conditions High winds, light & variable winds, calm air Consider using buffer zones Consider using new technologies: drift reduction nozzles drift reduction additives shields, electrostatics, air-assist

In Conclusion Minimizing spray drift is in the best interests of everyone. Do your part to keep applications on target.

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