Problem
Pesticide mist
Other Names:
Spraydrift of agricultural chemicalsInsecticide drift
Nature:
Agricultural chemicals are frequently applied by spray from aircraft, specially designed spraying vehicles or by hand from backpacks. In more built-up areas pesticides are sprayed on parks, school playing fields, footpaths, roadsides, pavements and public buildings. Spray application is also used for domestic weedkillers and wood preservatives. Spraydrift or mist is invisible clouds of small droplets of the chemicals which it is claimed are carried on the wind even across oceans.
Broader Problems:
MistChemical air pollutantsEnvironmental hazards of pesticidesHealth risks to workers in agricultural and livestock production Related Problems:
Uncontrolled genetic drift Aggravates:
Chemical trespass Subject(s):
Agriculture, Fisheries → AgricultureFundamental Sciences → Chemicals
Industry → Chemical products
Meteorology → Meteorology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
13.05.2019 – 16:53 CEST