What nozzle type is ideal for minimizing drift potential while ensuring coverage?

The ideal nozzle type for minimizing drift potential while ensuring adequate coverage is the flood flat-fan nozzle. This type of nozzle produces larger droplets compared to others, which helps reduce the chance of drift by allowing droplets to fall closer to the target area rather than being carried away by the wind. The larger droplets are less likely to become airborne particles, which is essential in applications near sensitive areas or during windy conditions.

In addition to minimizing drift, flood flat-fan nozzles provide a solid coverage pattern that ensures the pesticide effectively reaches the intended surfaces. This combination of factors makes flood flat-fan nozzles particularly effective in right-of-way applications where managing drift is crucial for environmental safety and compliance with regulations.