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82119_book_art.gxp 1 /16/19 1:10 PM Page 9 ADVISORY SPRAY DRIFT LANGUAGE POLLINATOR ADVISORY STATEMENT This product contains an herbicide. Follow all label directions and precautions to minimize potential off -target exposure in order to prevent effects to non -target plants adjacent to the treated site which may serve as habitat or forage for pollinators. SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT The interaction of many equipment and weather -related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making application decisions. • Importance of Droplet Size The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets. The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. The presence of sensitive species nearby, the environmental conditions, and pest pressure may affect how an applicator balances drift control and coverage. APPLYING LARGER DROPLETS REDUCES DRIFT POTENTIAL, BUT WILL NOT PREVENT DRIFT IF APPLICATIONS ARE MADE IMPROPERLY OR UNDER UNFAVORABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS! See Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions sections of this label. • Techniques for Controlling Droplet Size • Volume — Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. • Pressure — Use the lower spray pressures recommended for the nozzle. Higher pressure reduces droplet size and does not improve canopy penetration. WHEN HIGHER FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A HIGHER -CAPACITY NOZZLE INSTEAD OF INCREASING PRESSURE. • Nozzle Type — Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrow spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low -drift nozzles. • Controlling Droplet Size — Aircraft • Number of Nozzles —Use the minimum number of nozzles with the highest flow rate that provide uniform coverage. • Nozzle Orientation — Orienting nozzles so that the spray is emitted backwards, parallel to the airstream will produce larger droplets than other orientations. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. • Nozzle Type — Solid stream nozzles (such as disc and core with swirl plate removed) oriented straight back produce larger droplets than other nozzle types. • Boom Length — Longer booms increase drift potential. Therefore a shorter boom length is recommended. • Application height — Application more than 10 ft. above the canopy increases the potential for spray drift.