Air-induction nozzles are designed to reduce drift due to what characteristic?

• A. Larger droplets
• B. More droplets overall
• C. Finer droplets
• D. Faster spray rate

Answer: (A)

Droplet size is the key factor in spray drift. Air-induction nozzles mix air into the spray so the liquid exits as larger droplets. Heavier, bigger droplets don’t travel as far when driven by wind, so they’re less likely to drift away from the target. This is why air-induction nozzles are used to reduce drift. Finer droplets would drift more easily, and increasing the spray rate by itself wouldn’t inherently reduce drift; in fact, it can increase drift if it produces more fine droplets.