Possibilities to reduce drift by 75 percent in biocidal applications of insecticides with cannon sprayers

Abstract Background Insecticides are applied on a large scale in the environment to control oak processionary moth ( Thaumetopoea processionea ) for protection of human health. Drift insecticides non-target areas is risk surrounding biodiversity. Since habitats caterpillars usually restricted treetops, sprayers used apply biocidal products must be able transport droplets over longer distances. Therefore, cannon often used. In this study, spray drift an avenue from sprayer with hydraulic atomisation was measured two different nozzles. The aim study compare when using drift-reducing nozzles pneumatic find options reduce areas. Results results show that compared basic values atomisation, ID-120-05 POM achieves reduction 75% and classification class. No could determined AirMix 110-05 Conclusions Better knowledge utmost urgency order classify currently technologies. When sprayer, shows specific recommended based type as droplet size important factor reducing drift. By choosing technology highest reduction, into can minimised by 75%, thus ensuring much better environment.