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Wind speeds of ten miles an hour or more cause drift, which can carry chemical into waterways, kill fish, or damage neighboring crops like grapes and tomatoes.
Restricted-use pesticides require certification. In Missouri, the County Extension Service certifies individuals through University of Missouri training, and other states administer it similarly.
Keep records of where and when you applied pesticides, plus outside temperature and wind direction and speed, to protect yourself if liability questions arise later.
Chemical left on the ground can wash into a creek during rain, which feeds into a river full of fish, risking a fish kill and DNR involvement.
