Name two practices to reduce drift.

• A. Use finer droplets and high-pressure nozzles.
• B. Use coarser droplets and appropriate nozzles; avoid spraying during wind or inversions; follow label drift-reduction recommendations.
• C. Spray at night only.
• D. Skip PPE to save time.

Answer: (B)

Drift happens when small spray droplets are carried away by air currents after application. The best way to reduce drift is to create larger droplets and use nozzles that help produce those droplets, while also spraying only under conditions that keep droplets near the target. Choosing coarser droplets with appropriate nozzles minimizes the number of droplets that can be carried away by breeze. Avoid spraying when wind is present or when there’s a temperature inversion, because these conditions push droplets off-target or trap them close to the ground in ways that promote drift. Following the label’s drift-reduction recommendations ensures you’re using the correct nozzle type, droplet size, spray pressure, and other practices that limit drift.

Why the other options don’t fit: using finer droplets and high-pressure nozzles increases drift risk because many tiny droplets can drift farther; spraying at night only doesn’t address the weather conditions that drive drift and can introduce other safety issues; skipping PPE has no impact on drift and compromises safety.