Who is responsible for drift?

• A. The grower
• B. The applicator
• C. The supplier
• D. The regulator

Answer: (B)

Drift happens when pesticide droplets move away from the target during spraying, usually due to how the application is carried out. The person applying the pesticide is responsible for preventing drift because they control the spray technique, equipment setup, and adherence to label directions. This includes choosing appropriate nozzle types and droplet sizes, maintaining proper spray height and pressure, considering wind and weather conditions, using drift-reducing practices when appropriate, and following buffer zones and re-entry rules.

While others (the grower, supplier, regulator) play important roles in the overall process, drift management specifically falls to the applicator who conducts the spray.