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Pesticide Names, Groups, and Formulations Flashcards

1
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Three ways of naming pesticides are by ________, ________ and ________.

A

Chemical, product name and common name

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2
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The active ingredient is identified by the ________ name.

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Common

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3
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One way of grouping pesticides is according to the way they act on the pest. The two other ways to group pesticides are:

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Target pest
Chemical family
Resistance Management
Modes of Action Groups

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4
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To control roundworms, a pesticide called a/an ________ is used.

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Nematicide

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5
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A miticide is used to control ________.

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Mites

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6
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A contact pesticide works when it is sprayed ________ on the pest.

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Directly

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7
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Pesticides that move to different parts of treated plants are known as ________.

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Systematic

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8
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“Roundup” is an example of a/an ________ name.

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Product

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9
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Active and other ingredients when mixed together become a pesticide ________.

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Formulation

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10
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A pest is an organism that produces ________ effects.

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Unwanted

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11
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A substance that is added to a pesticide at the time of application is known as a/an ________.

A

Adjuvants

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12
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Every pesticide is registered with

A

PCPact

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13
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Type: Acaricide
Target: ________

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Spiders and ticks

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14
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Type: Algicide
Target: ________

A

Algae

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15
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Type: fungicide
Target: _________

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Fungi

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16
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Type: Herbicide
Target: ________

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Weeds

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17
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Type: Insecticide
Target: ________

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Insects

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18
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Type: Molluscicide
Target: ________

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Slugs

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19
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Type: Piscicide
Target: ________

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Fish

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20
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Type: Rodenticide
Target: ________

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Rats

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21
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Type: Avicide
Target: ________

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Birds

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22
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Type: Bactericide
Target: ________

A

Bacteria

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23
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Type: Nematicide
Target: ________

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Nematodes, roundworms

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24
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Abbreviation: DU
Formulation: ________

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Dust

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25
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Abbreviation: F or SC
Formulation: ________

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Flowable or Suspension Concentrate

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26
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Abbreviation: EC or E
Formulation: ________

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Emulsifiable Concentrate or Emulsion

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27
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Abbreviation: GR
Formulation: ________

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Granules or Granular

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28
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Abbreviation: MS
Formulation: ________

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Microcapsule Suspension

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29
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Abbreviation: SN or L
Formulation: ________

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Solution or Liquid

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30
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Abbreviation: SG
Formulation: ________

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Soluble Granules

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31
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Abbreviation: SP
Formulation: ________

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Soluble Powder

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32
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Abbreviation: WG or DF
Formulation: ________

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Wetting Granule or Dry Flowable

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33
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Abbreviation: WP
Formulation: ________

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Wettable Powder

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34
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A clear liquid that consists of one or more active ingredients dissolved in a liquid solution.

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Solution (SN) or Liquid (L)

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35
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A liquid that consists of one or more active ingredients dissolved in an oil-based solvent. When mixed it looks milky.

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Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) or Emulsion (E)

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36
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Solid particles of an active ingredient are suspended in a liquid.

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Flowable or Suspension (F)

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37
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Small capsules of active ingredients are suspended in a liquid.

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Microcapsule Suspension (MC)

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38
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What are the 4 advantages of a Solution or Liquid formulation?

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High concentration
Not abrasive
Easy to mix
No shaking needed during application

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39
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What is the 1 disadvantage of a Solution or Liquid formulation?

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High concentration of active ingredient leads to exposure through skin, eyes or inhalation

40
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What are the 3 advantages of an Emulsifiable Concentrate or Emulsion formulation?

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Little agitation required during application
Not abrasive
Little visible residue

41
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What are the 3 disadvantages of an Emulsifiable Concentrate or Emulsion formulation?

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May damage plants
High concentration increases exposure risk
Easily absorbed through skin

42
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What are the 3 advantages of a Flowable or Suspension formation?

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Rarely clogs nozzles
No dust
No pre-mixing required

43
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What is the 1 disadvantage of a Flowable or Suspension formulation?

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Spray mix needs constant agitation

44
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What are the 3 advantages of a Microcapsule Suspension formulation?

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Safer for applicator due to lower exposure risk
Slower release of active ingredient
Reduces injury to plants

45
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What are the 3 disadvantages of a Microcapsule Suspension formulation?

A

Slow breakdown of capsules may leave pesticides in a place at time of harvest or when workers need access to crop or field
Bees may carry capsules back to their hive
Visible residue

46
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Consists of an active ingredient diluted with a powdered inert material.

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Dust (DU)

47
Q

What is the 1 advantage of using Dust formulation?

A

It is ready to use

48
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What are the 3 disadvantages of using a Dust formation?

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Drifts away from target
Visible residue
Easily inhaled

49
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This is a mixture of large, free-flowing particles with a low concentration of active ingredients. Used in a dry form.

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Granules (GR)

50
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What are the 3 advantages of a Granule formulation?

A

It is ready to use
No mixing required
Little danger to drift

51
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What are the 2 disadvantages of a Granule formation?

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Possible to inhale associated dust
May be eaten by birds

52
Q

Particles are dissolved in water before application.

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Soluble Granular (SG)

53
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What are the 2 advantages of a Soluble Granule formulation?

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Reasonably safe to handle
Little danger of exposure

54
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What is the 1 disadvantage of a Soluble Granule formulation?

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Mixing is required

55
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Consists of powdery active ingredients and inert material that is dissolved in water.

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Soluble Powder (SP)

56
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What are the 3 advantages of a Soluble Powder formulation?

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Cost effective
After mixing, no agitation needed
Containers empty easily

57
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What are the 2 disadvantages of a Soluble Powder formulation

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If inhaled, can be hazardous
Risk or exposure through skin or eyes when mixing

58
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A dry powder material made of an active ingredient, a wetting agent and other formulations.

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Wettable Powder (WP)

59
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What are the 3 advantages of a Wettable Powder formulation?

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Easy to store in unheated locations
Slower absorption through skin than with emulsions
Cost effective than liquid

60
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What are the 4 disadvantages of a Wettable Powder formulation?

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High risk of exposure through skin, eyes and inhalation
Requires constant agitation
Abrasive
May leave visible residue

61
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Consists of small granules or spheres that break down into Wettable powders when mixed with water.

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Wettable Granule (WG) or Dry Flowable (DF)

62
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What is the 1 advantage of a Wettable Granule or Dry Flowable formulation?

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Less dusty that wettable powders

63
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What are the 3 disadvantages of a Wettable Granule or Dry Flowable formulation?

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Requires constant agitation
Abrasive
May leave visible residue

64
Q

Consists of an active ingredient mixed with substances to attract pests such as food or edible substances.

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Bait

65
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What are the 2 advantages of Bait formulations?

A

Can be target specific with minimal risk to non-targeted organisms
Most are ready to use

66
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What are the 2 disadvantages of Bait formulations?

A

Could be rated by pets, wildlife or children
May require the use of tamper-resistant bait stations

67
Q

Pesticides formulated into pre-measured “doses” to dry material

A

Tablets

68
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What are the 2 advantages of Tablet formulations?

A

Ease of measuring
Easy to handle

69
Q

What are the 2 disadvantages of Tablet formulations?

A

May not mix quickly with water
Could be attracted to, and ingested by children and animals

70
Q

Pressurized liquids, pressurized gases or solids such as tablets or pellets that produce gases when exposed to air or water.

A

Fumigants

71
Q

What are the 2 advantages of Fumigant formulations?

A

Penetrates had to reach areas
Toxic to all pests, will control heavy infestations

72
Q

What are the 5 disadvantages of Fumigant formulations?

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Extremely toxic
Specialized PPE
Buildings and soil need to be prepared and sealed prior to, immediately after application
Can react with some metals and wiring
Damages and kills non-targeted organisms

73
Q

Aerosol spray, foam, or dust packed in a pressurized container.

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Pressurized Product (PP)

74
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What are the 2 advantages of a Pressurized Product formulation?

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Ready to use
Portable

75
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What are the 2 disadvantages of a Pressurized Product formulation?

A

Risk of inhalation
May be difficult to confine to target area

76
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These allow wettable powders and dry flowables to mix with water and make better contact with the surface that is treated.

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Surfactants (wetting agents/spreaders)

77
Q

There help pesticides to stay on a plant or other surface.

A

Stickers

78
Q

These reduce drift by increasing droplet size.

A

Drift Retardants/Thickeners

79
Q

This agent reduces the amount of foaming when water and pesticides are added to the spray tank.

A

Anti-foaming agents

80
Q

These lengthen the life of the pesticide’s effectiveness by reducing the pH of alkaline water

A

Buffers

81
Q

A pesticide formulation is a mixture of ________ ingredients with other substances.

A

Active

82
Q

Pesticide formulations contain a substance which is mixed with active ingredients to make the product safer to handle, easier to apply or better suited for storage. These substances are called ________.

A

Formulats

83
Q

Mixtures of pesticides that cause a problem are termed ________.

A

Incomparable

84
Q

An adjuvant is a substance added to a pesticide formulation in order ti increase its ________.

A

Effectiveness

85
Q

In choosing a formulation, one should consider the ________ to the applicator, public and environment.

A

Risk

86
Q

Drift retardants or ________ reduce the movement of the pesticide in the air.

A

Thickeners

87
Q

The substance that allows wettable and dry flowables to mix with water and make better surface contact is called a/an ________ agent.

A

Wetting

88
Q

The active ingredient together with the inert ingredients in a pesticide are called a/an ________.

A

Formulation

89
Q

When solid particles do not dissolve completely in water, the mixture is called a/an ________.

A

Suspension

90
Q

If not on the label, the ________ name of a pesticide can be found in the MSDS.

A

Chemical

91
Q

A milky liquid made of two liquids not completely mixed is called a/an ________.

A

Emulsion

92
Q

The pesticide name on the label assigned by the manufacturer?

A

Product

93
Q

If you combine two or more pesticides in the same container, you create a/an ________ mix.

A

Tank

94
Q

Materials that reduce harmful effects caused by organisms are called ________.

A

Pesticides

95
Q

Liquid formulations that do not need to be agitated are called ________.

A

Solutions

96
Q

Additives to a pesticide that make it more effective or safer to use are called ________.

A

Adjuvants

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