Question 7012 of 406 · Illinois Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
Spray drift is best defined as
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Correct answer to question 7012
- B: movement of pesticide through the air to a non-target area or site
Explanation
Drift can be spray droplets or vapor. Even if the pesticide lands on the target first, later volatilization is a related off-target movement.
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