Reducing environmental exposure to biocides through drift during application
Reducing environmental exposure to biocides through drift during application
Summary of two research projects on machinery for the application of biocides
Autor:innen
Herausgeber
Quelle
Schlagwörter
biocides, biocidal products, machinery, insecticides
Forschungskennzahl (FKZ)
Verbundene Publikation
Zitation
Reducing environmental exposure to biocides through drift during application, 2025. [online]. DOI 10.60810/openumwelt-7744. Verfügbar unter: https://openumwelt.de/handle/123456789/10663
Zusammenfassung englisch
From an environmental point of view, drift of biocidal products to non-target areas should be minimised as far as possible to reduce environmental exposure. Two research projects were commissioned by UBA to elaborate on possibilities to reduce drift to non-target areas during outdoor applications of biocidal products and to derive drift values for the exposure assessment of biocidal applications. This factsheet compiles the conclusions of UBA based on the work of the contractors. It proposes changes in environmental exposure assessment, product authorisations, public procurement and biocides legislation to enhance environmental protection.