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Home / Canola Watch / Inversion and drift: Risk factors

  • Sprayer performance tips
  • June 20, 2018 – Issue 12
June 20, 2018

Inversion and drift: Risk factors

Low wind and clear skies can cause inversions, which can increase the risk of spray drift. This article explains how to identify (and avoid) an inversion scenario when spraying. The Canola Encyclopedia has a section on spray drift prevention.

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