Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere

Predicting Pesticide Volatilization, Vapor Drift, and Impacts on Honey Bees

Pesticide vapor drift is the transfer of pesticides as gas-phase molecules from a sprayed field to downwind locations via the atmosphere. Under certain circumstances, vapor drift is an important pathway of pesticide exposure to non-target crops and organisms. In this presentation, I will discuss three projects that contribute to my long-term goal to develop a comprehensive set of models for predicting the transport and impacts of semi-volatile pesticides.