A photo of the wind tunnel at Winfield’s River Falls Research Facility that is used for analyzing spray patterns. This is one of only three in the United States and the only one owned by a private company.
Before we get to the fine details (that’s a joke you’ll get by the end of this article), besides maximizing your input investment, why should you care? For the past several years, the EPA has been exploring additional label language that focuses on reducing drift. The language includes items such as increased buffer zones, specific nozzle requirements and approved tank mixes. The EPA is currently implementing some of this language on newer products hitting the market. It is likely only a matter of time before this language is widely implemented on turf and ornamental labels. This could require equipment changes and additional spray applications for you to accomplish your job.
Page 35