Pesticide formulations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator Core- CH 5 (Pesticide Formulations)Pesticide formulations- - correct answer A pesticide that needs to be mixed with a carrier in order to apply, and are often identified on the label using abbreviations. Adjuvants- - correct answer A chemical added to a pesticide formulation to increase its effectiveness or safety. Solvent- - correct answer Inert ingredients in a pesticide formulation, a liquid that will dissolve a substance forming a true solution. ...

VA Core Manual: Applying Pesticides Correctly: Unit 4. Pesticide Formulations - Terms to Know

Which federal law requires the EPA to set pesticide tolerances for food and feed products? (Acronym) FIFRA - Federal Insecticides, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (Chapter 2) Dry Flowable/Water Dispersible Granule A dry, granular pesticide formulation that forms a suspension when added to water. Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) A pesticide formulation produced by mixing an active ingredient and an emulsifying agent in a suitable petroleum solvent. When combined with water, a milky emulsi...

Falsifiable concentrates (EC or E) Correct Answer-Formulations made up of the technical material, solvents and emulsifiers. Some agitation is required. Once dry, pesticide residue is barley visible. Wettable Powder (WP) Correct Answer-These formulations are made by impregnating or coating an appropriate powder with the technical insecticide. Wettable Powders do not dissolve in water and frequent agitation is usually required. Heavy applications may leave visible deposits. Soluble Powders (...

Pesticides - Answer- include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and many other substances used to kill, harm, or repel pests. General Use Pesticides - Answer- may be bought over the counter without a pesticide license. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) - Answer- are a category of products that pose a higher risk to people, animals, or the environment. They can only be purchased by a person with a pesticide license; use requires supervision by a licensed applicator. Pes...

A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. (True or False) True The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ____________ control method for insects. physical Drift problems can be reduced by __________ placing a boom as close to the target as possible Which is a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide? a. visible plant residues b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin c. easily c...

CA Applicators Study Course Questions with Verified Solutions What is a Trade Name The name given to the product by the manufacture. What are Inert Ingredients Ingredients with no pesticide action. What is the Signal Word Danger, Warning or Caution, which denotes Toxicity What are Re Entry Levels The amount of time or condition of the application before an unprotected person may enter the treatment area. What are Material Safety Data Sheets, or (MSD's) These documents cover t...

Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Exam Questions With Correct Answers Ch.1 List the general kinds of damage insect pests can cause - CORRECT ANSWERS -Chew on seeds, roots, leaves, stems, & fruits -Tunnel in roots, stems, & leaves -Suck plant juices -Promote gall formation and other malformations -Inject toxins into plants -Transmit diseases to plants -Create a nuisance for people Ch.1 Describe the structural features of insects - CORRECT ANSWERS ...

CA Branch 2 Field Rep Study Guide Latest Version Rated A+ Falsifiable concentrates (EC or E) Formulations made up of the technical material, solvents and emulsifiers. Some agitation is required. Once dry, pesticide residue is barley visible. Wettable Powder (WP) These formulations are made by impregnating or coating an appropriate powder with the technical insecticide. Wettable Powders do not dissolve in water and frequent agitation is usually required. Heavy applications may leave v...

The difference between CA laws and DPR regulations is that laws are Passed by the CA legislature and regulations are adopted by DPR to carry out laws Remember is the Department of Pesticide Regulation Remember the Legislature makes the Laws (the law: "employers must protect employees from harm on the job") but the DPR makes specific Regulations (the regulation: "eyewear must be worn, waterproof gloves, long sleeve shirts, socks, etc." to protect that employee from harm) A cooperating a...