What should you do if a drift assessment indicates potential off-target movement?

• A. Ignore the assessment and proceed
• B. Increase spray volume to improve coverage
• C. Implement drift-reduction measures and possibly adjust nozzle, droplet size, or wind conditions
• D. Switch to a different pesticide immediately without checking drift

Answer: (C)

When drift is flagged, you should take action to reduce off-target movement rather than proceeding as planned. The goal is to keep the pesticide on the target area and protect adjacent plants, water, people, and non-target organisms. To achieve this, apply drift-reduction measures and adjust how you apply the product. This can include choosing equipment that produces larger droplets, altering the nozzle type or size, lowering spray height, reducing spray pressure, or changing the wind-related conditions for the application. If weather or wind is unfavorable, delaying the spray or rescheduling to a calmer time is appropriate. These steps directly address how droplets travel in the air, making it less likely for product to drift away from the target. Ignoring the assessment, increasing spray volume, or switching pesticides without addressing drift does not solve the off-target risk and can create new problems.