To enhance responsible stewardship of pest control products associated with the spray application process, with emphasis on equipment selection, setup, and use for efficient application with minimal off-target spray drift and to comply with the pest control product label. The Standard codifies basic BMPs for boom spraying in a step-by-step procedure for a wide audience ranging from those with little familiarity with sprayers to seasoned professionals and researchers. Specific steps apply to many boom spray applications, and the concepts presented will apply to most boom spray applications. Scope inclusive of ground-operated horizontal boom sprayers.