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Reduction of environmental impact of biocides

Practical study of drift of biocide application equipment and development of drift mitigation measures


Within this project, large-scale drift measurements of biocidal applications with a high drift potential were carried out to evaluate the environmental impact and potential risk mitigation in more detail. These applications included, for example, the control of the oak processionary moth, the control of flying and crawling insects and the removal of algae on terraces and paths. Based on the results of the drift measurements, recommendations are given on values for the exposure assessment and drift mitigation of the respective products. An excursus includes a literature review of ultra-low volume devices that can be used for mosquito control.

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Series
Texte | 11/2025
Number of pages
174
Year of publication
January 2025
Author(s)
Dr. Tina Langkamp-Wedde, Dirk Rautmann, Celina Ehlers, Dr. Dieter von Hörsten, Prof. Dr. Jens Karl Wegener
Related publications
Reducing environmental exposure to biocides through drift during application
Language
English
Project No. (FKZ)
3719 67 404 0
Publisher
German Environment Agency
Links
Publication on drift reduction by 75 percent for cannon sprayersPublication on drift during control of insects on wallsFinal report of previous project on drift of biocides
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 biocides  biocidal products  machinery  insecticides

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