Pesticide drift can occur to areas with high pollinator activity.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only at night
• D. Not possible

Answer: (A)

Pesticide drift is the movement of spray droplets or volatilized chemicals by air currents away from the targeted area. Because wind and weather can carry those particles to neighboring spaces, areas where pollinators forage—such as flowering crops, hedgerows, or wildflower patches—can be reached by drift. This means that even zones with high pollinator activity are at risk of exposure when spraying occurs nearby, especially under conditions that favor drift (fine droplets, moderate to strong winds, temperature inversions, or improper spray calibration). So the statement is true: drift can occur to areas with high pollinator activity. To reduce risk, apply pesticides when pollinators are less active or not present, and use drift-reducing practices like appropriate nozzle choice, larger droplet sizes, and buffer zones.