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Droplet Chart / Selection Guide

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442-031 (BSE-263P)

Authors as Published

Authored by Robert “Bobby” Grisso, Extension engineer, Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech


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 When choosing nozzles/droplet sizes for spray applications, applicators must consider both coverage needed and drift potential. As a rule, smaller droplets provide better coverage, but larger droplets are less likely to drift.


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Publication Date

August 13, 2019