Exploding Sprayer Myths (ep.5): Early Morning Spraying

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Key takeaways
  • Early morning and night spraying often improve coverage because winds die down and temperatures are cooler.
  • Strong temperature inversions can trap spray and create a world of hurt with drift and off target damage.
  • Do a quick inversion check before you roll; avoid spraying during strong inversions.

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Should you really get up before the birds to spray? There are a lot of good reasons for early morning and night spraying, but if you’re in a strong inversion, you might be in a world of hurt. Here’s episode 5 in our series of short, educational and irreverent videos made with Real Agriculture.

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Jason and Tom

With more than 45 years of experience in agricultural spraying, Tom Wolf and Jason Deveau have researched and presented internationally on many aspects of safe, effective and efficient applications.

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Tom, Jason and. (2016). Exploding Sprayer Myths (ep.5): Early Morning Spraying. Sprayers 101. https://sprayers101.com/esm-5/ (Accessed on April 14, 2026 at 17:05)
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