Within 5-30 metres of a water body, what is the maximum percentage of any 100 square metres that can be sprayed in one calendar year?

• A. 30%
• B. 50%
• C. 10%
• D. 70%

Answer: (A)

In the zone that sits 5 to 30 metres from a water body, the spray limit is set to protect water quality by keeping how much area you treat in a year under control. The rule is that you cannot spray more than 30% of any 100 square metres in a calendar year. So for every 100 m² patch within that buffer, you may treat up to 30 m² in that year. This per-patch cap helps limit pesticide runoff and drift toward the water, reducing potential harm to aquatic life. Outside this specific buffer, other rules apply, but within 5–30 metres the 30% limit is the standard.