Any pesticide, weather a herbicide, insecticide or fungicide can be a problem if it drifts. When pesticide droplets or vapor leaves its intended target, it is a problem, especially if the drift moves to a sensitive area such as a wetland, unlabeled crop, or an organic production site. Pesticide drift may cause injury to farm workers and other people, particularly children, adjacent crops or other non-target plants, livestock, sensitive environmental areas, fish and wildlife. Even if visible injury does not occur, illegal residues may be present in adjacent areas. Pesticide drift may also result in regulatory fines, legal liability, and litigation.

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