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    Pesticide Programs

    Pesticide Drift

    Pesticide drift happens when tiny bits of pesticide move away from where they were sprayed and land on other areas. To help prevent this, Pennsylvania offers a free tool called FieldWatch.

    FieldWatch is a free online tool from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture that helps protect crops and honeybees from accidental pesticide exposure.

    • DriftWatch helps specialty and row crop growers share where their crops are located.
    • BeeCheck lets beekeepers share where their hives are.
    • FieldCheck helps pesticide applicators find out where sensitive crops and hives are to avoid them.

    Growers and beekeepers can register their locations, so applicators know where to be careful. Pesticide applicators can use FieldWatch to get notifications about new crop and hive locations.

    Participation is optional. Registering does not stop pesticides from being used nearby. For help with registering, contact Shane Williams at stw5035@psu.edu or 814-863-9606.

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