With the same application equipment and under the same conditions, a liquid with a higher viscosity will usually result in ________________ droplets.

A liquid with a higher viscosity tends to produce larger droplets when applied with the same equipment and conditions. Viscosity refers to a fluid's resistance to flow; higher viscosity means the fluid is thicker and flows less easily. As a result, when such a liquid is atomized through nozzles during aerial application, it is less likely to break apart into smaller droplets. Instead, the higher resistance to flow promotes the formation of larger droplet sizes.

In aerial application, droplet size is important because it affects how the pesticide interacts with the target area, drift potential, and coverage efficacy. Larger droplets tend to settle more quickly and are less prone to drift, making them suitable for certain application scenarios but may also result in less coverage if the target area requires finer droplets for an even distribution. Understanding the relationship between viscosity and droplet size aids in selecting the appropriate pesticide formulations for aerial application and achieving desired control outcomes.