Which spray accessory helps reduce drift when applying high-drift formulations?

• A. Spray shields
• B. Nozzle screens
• C. Filters
• D. Receiver cups

Answer: (A)

Drift is reduced by creating a physical barrier around the spray zone, especially important with fine droplets from high-drift formulations. A spray shield surrounds the spray area and intercepts droplets that would otherwise be carried away by wind, helping keep more product on the target. It acts early in the spray path, lowering the amount of off-target deposition and improving coverage where you intend to treat. Other items like nozzle screens or filters are meant to protect or clean the nozzle and don’t stop drift, and receiver cups are used to collect spray for measurement, not to control drift.