Question 3001 of 406 · Illinois Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
What is pesticide drift?
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Correct answer to question 3001
- D: Movement of pesticide through the air to a non-target site
Explanation
Drift is airborne movement during or after application, as droplets, particles or vapors. Leaching is downward movement through soil, which is a different loss pathway.
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