Pest Management & Crop Protection
Spray Droplet Size Guide
Use this spray droplet size guide to learn how droplet size affects coverage and drift, and to record choices for each application using your nozzle maker's chart.
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The steps on this page
- Read the product label for droplet advice
- Identify the spray target
- Look up the nozzle maker's chart
- Pick a nozzle and pressure
- Check droplet class
- Think about drift risk
- Record settings used
- Review coverage after spraying
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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