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Hazardous inversions and spray drift

June 2, 2024
Hazardous inversions and spray drift

Pesticide applications during hazardous surface temperature inversions can lead to spray drift causing severe damage up to several kilometres off target. Current regulations prohibit spraying of agricultural chemicals when hazardous temperature inversions exist.

GRDC published this updated factsheet in May 2024.

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