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Chapter 4 - Pesticide Formulations

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The name “X-Pest 5G” on a pesticide label indicates a:   Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient  
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Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid?   Suspension  
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This liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit volume).   Ready-to-use (low-concentrate) solution (RTU)  
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This liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient.   Ultra-low volume (ULV)  
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What is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?   Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate  
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What dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading?   Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF)  
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Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape?   Pellet  
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Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness is an advantage of ______ materials   Microencapsulated  
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What type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (i.e., physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)?   Surfactant  
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What type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures?   Thickener  
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A _____ is a pesticide product as purchased, containing a mixture of one or more active ingredients, carriers (inert ingredients), and other additives diluted for safety and ease of application   Formulation  
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Diluents are any inert liquid, solid, or gaseous material that is _____ with a pesticide active ingredient during the manufacturing process. Also, the water, petroleum product, or other liquid in which the formulated product is mixed before application.   Combined  
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A carrier is an inert liquid, solid, or gas added to an ____ ingredient to make a pesticide formulation.   Active  
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Can a carrier also be the material used to dilute the formulated product for application?   Yes  
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A solvent is a liquid such as water, oil, or alcohol that will ____ another substance (solid, liquid, or gas) to form a solution.   Dissolve  
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A solution is a mixture of one or more substances in another substance (usually a ___) in which all the ingredients are completely dissolved.   Liquid  
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An example of a _____ is sugar in water   Solution  
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An ___ system is a device that stirs or mixes a pesticide product in a sprayer.   Agitation  
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A chemical that aids in the suspension of one liquid in another that normally would not mix together:   Emulsifier  
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An emulsion is a mixture of two liquids that are not ____ in each other. One is suspended as very small droplets in the other with the aid of an emulsifying agent.   Soluble  
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An example of an emulsion is an emulsifiable ____ in water.   Concentrate  
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Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) are a pesticide formulation produced by mixing an active ingredient and an emulsifying agent in a suitable petroleum solvent. When combined with water, a ____ emulsion is usually formed.   Milky  
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Impregnates are products with pesticides _____ into them. These pesticides slowly emit vapors over time and provide control of nearby pests.   Incorporated  
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Examples of ____ are pet collars, livestock ear tags, adhesive tapes, and plastic pest strips.   Impregnates  
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A pesticide formulation before it is diluted:   Concentrates  
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Phytotoxicity is chemical injury to:   Plants  
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The movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans), microorganisms, or soil:   Absorption  
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Volatility is the degree to which a substance _____ from a liquid or solid state to a gas at ordinary temperatures when exposed to air.   Changes  
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A mixture of two or more crop-production products in a spray tank.   Tank mixing  
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Adjuvants are substances added to a pesticide to ____ its effectiveness or safety.   Improve  
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Examples of _____ include penetrants, sticker-spreaders, and wetting agents.   Adjuvants  
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Adjuvants are also called:   Additives  
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True or false: Pesticides are formulated for end use because many pesticide active ingredients, in pure/technical grade form, are not suitable for application.   True  
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____ are formulated to make them safer or easier to use.   Pesticides  
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The ___ ingredient is the part with pesticide properties.   Active  
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The ___ ingredient is a carrier or diluent, a surface-active ingredient like a sticker or spreader, a stabilizer, dye, or any chemical which makes the product safer or enhances pesticidal activity.   Inert  
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A   Aerosol  
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AF   Aqueous flowable  
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B   Bait  
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C   Concentrate  
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D   Dust  
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E or EC   Emulsifiable concentrate  
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F   Flowable  
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G   Granules  
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GL   Gel  
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L   Liquid  
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LC   Liquid Concentrate  
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LV   Low Volatile  
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M   Microencapsulated  
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P or PS   Pellets  
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RTU   Ready-to-use  
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S   Solution  
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SP   Soluble powder (or soluble packet)  
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ULV   Ultra-low volume  
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W or WP   Wettable powder  
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WDG   Water-dispersible granules  
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WS   Water soluble  
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WSB   Water-soluble bag (or water-soluble packet)  
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WSC   Water-soluble concentrate  
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WSL   Water-soluble liquid  
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WSP   Water-soluble powder (or water-soluble packet)  
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Consider legal, labeled ___ when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Use  
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Consider applicator ____ when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Safety  
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Consider the ___ word when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Signal  
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Consider _____ safety when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Environmental  
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Consider pest ___ when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Biology  
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Consider site ____ when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Characteristics  
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Consider the ____, or surface to be treated, when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Target  
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Consider appropriate and available application ____ when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.   Equipment  
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E or EC advantages: Easy to handle, transport and store, easy to pour and measure, little ___ required, not abrasive, will not usually plug screens or nozzles, leaves little visible residue on treated surfaces   Agitation  
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E or EC disadvantages: High concentration of active ingredient(s) makes it easy to over/underdose, may damage treated plants or surfaces, easily ___ through skin, splashes and spills are relatively difficult to decontaminate.   Absorbed  
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E or EC disadvantages: strong odor, solvents may cause ___ wear and tear, may cause pitting/discoloration of painted finishes or surfaces, flammable, may be corrosive.   Equipment  
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RTU low-concentrate solutions advantages: Convenient, some are packaged and sold in or with an application device, less personal ___ risk due to reduced toxicity and handling   Exposure  
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RTU low-concentrate solutions disadvantages: Limited availability, ___ cost per unit of active ingredient   High  
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C, LC, or WSC/WSL Advantages: relatively easy to handle, transport and store, no agitation necessary, not abrasive, do not plug screens or nozzles, do not usually leave visible ___ on treated surfaces   Residues  
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C, LC, or WSC/WSL Disadvantages: limited availability - esp. ___-based solutions, spills and splashes may be difficult to clean up and/or decontaminate, some are easily absorbed through skin   Water  
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Liquid baits Advantages: liquid ant baits are very useful in ___ sugar-feeding ants, ants that will feed on liquid baits carry this material to the colony   Controlling  
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Liquid baits Advantages: liquid rodenticide baits will often control rodents in areas where food is ___, but water is scarce or lacking altogether   Abundant  
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Liquid baits Disadvantages: not all ants, cockroaches and rodents will feed on liquid baits, you must refill or replace liquid-containing bait stations ___   Frequently  
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ULV concentrates Advantages: easy to handle, transport and store, little or no agitation required, ___ abrasive to equipment, do not plug screens and nozzles, leave little visible residue on treated surfaces   Not  
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ULV concentrates Disadvantages: high drift hazard due to small ___ size, specialized equipment required, easily absorbed through skin   Droplet  
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ULV concentrates Disadvantages: high dermal and inhalation exposure risk, may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets and pump parts and other surfaces to ___, calibration and application must be performed with special care   Deteriorate  
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Invert emulsions Advantages: low drift, increased rate of penetration/absorption, increased rainfastness and ___ runoff   Reduced  
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Invert emulsions Disadvantages: difficult to treat the underside of foliage or other ___ because droplets are large and heavy, limited availability   Targets  
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F or AF Advantages: easy to handle and apply, low ___ risk, generally not phytotoxic, seldom clog nozzles, splashes are less likely than with other liquid formulations   Exposure  
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F or AF Disadvantages: may settle, difficult to ___ all of product from container, may be abrasive, spills hard to clean up, may leave a visible residue on treated surfaces   Remove  
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Ready-to-use aerosols (A) Advantages: easy to use, convenient, portable, easily stored, convenient way to buy and ___ a small amount of pesticide, retain potency for some time   Apply  
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Ready-to-use aerosols (A) Disadvantages: practical for only a few limited or specialized uses, risk of ___ exposure   Inhalation  
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Ready-to-use aerosols (A) Disadvantages: hazardous if ___, over-heated or used near an open flame, may be difficult to direct material released to a single target site or pest   Punctured  
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Aerosols as smoke or fog generators Advantages: easy way to fill an ___ space with pesticide   Entire  
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Aerosols as smoke or fog generators Disadvantages: highly specialized use sites and equipment, difficult to confine to target site of pest, spills and splashes may be difficult to clean up, may require respiratory ___ to prevent inhalation exposure   Protection  
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D Advantages: usually ready-to-use, a good alternative where moisture from a spray might cause ___, applied with simple application equipment, effective in hard-to-reach indoor areas   Damage  
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D Disadvantages: easily drift off target during application, residues do not ___ to treated surfaces, including foliage, as well as liquids do, may irritate eyes, nose, throat, and skin   Adhere  
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D Disadvantages: dampness may cause product to clump and equipment to ___, some kinds of application equipment and devices are hard to calibrate, difficult to get an even distribution of particles   Clog  
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G Advantages: ready-to-use, drift hazard is ___, low applicator hazard, weight carries the formulation through foliage to soil or water target   Low  
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G Advantages: applied with simple application equipment, may break down more ___ than WPs or ECs because of a slow-release coating   Slowly  
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G Disadvantages: application equipment needs frequent calibration, application equipment is not as convenient to calibrate as spray equipment b/c it's measured by ___ instead of volume, uniform application may be difficult   Weight  
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G Disadvantages: granules do not stick to foliage or uneven surfaces, may need to be incorporated into planting medium, may need ____ to release the active ingredient, may be hazardous to nontarget species (especially waterfowl), bulky   Moisture  
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WP or W Advantages: easy to store, transport and handle, less likely than ECs and other ___-based formulations to harm treated plants, animals and surfaces   Petroleum  
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WP or W Advantages: as a rule, not phytotoxic, less risk of skin and eye ___ than ECs and other liquid formulations   Absorption  
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WP or W Disadvantages: not easy to measure or mix, inhalation hazard to applicator while measuring and mixing, suspended particles require good and constant ___   Agitation  
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WP or W Disadvantages: abrasive to pumps and nozzles, difficult to mix in very hard or very alkaline water, if not mixed properly, may clog nozzles and screens, residues may be ___ on treated surfaces   Visible  
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B Advantages: ready-to-use, entire area need not be covered because ___ goes to bait, control pests that move in and out of an area   Pest  
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B Disadvantages: may be attractive to children and pets, may ___ domestic animals and nontarget wildlife, require careful placement and inspection, pest may prefer the crop or other food, dead vertebrate pests may cause problems   Kill  
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B Disadvantages: if baits are not removed after the pesticide stops working they may serve as a ___ supply, may not work in situations where pests have many other food or water sources   Food  
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Pastes, gels and other injectable baits Advantages: odorless, low human ___, last for long periods, low applicator exposure risk   Toxicity  
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Pastes, gels, and other injectable baits Advantages: hidden placements ___ human and pet exposure, accurate in their placement and dosage, easily placed where insects shelter   Minimize  
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Pastes, gels and other injectable baits Disadvantages: can become contaminated, when exposed to ___ temps, gels can drip/run, may stain porous surfaces, repeated applications can cause unsightly buildup   High  
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Fumigants Advantages: toxic to a ___ range of pests, can penetrate cracks, crevices, wood and tightly packed areas, a single treatment will usually kill most pests in the treated space   Wide  
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Fumigants Disadvantages: the target site must be ___ or covered to prevent the gas from escaping, nonspecific and highly toxic to humans and all other organisms, high inhalation exposure risk   Enclosed  
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Fumigants Disadvantages: most require the use of specialized personal ___ equipment, may require the use of specialized application equipment, some have specific temperature requirements   Protective  
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M Advantages: coatings help protect the applicator, easy to mix, handle and apply, timed release of active ingredient ___ effectiveness, reduced volatility and odor, less likely to stain or otherwise damage treated surfaces, reduced phytotoxicity   Prolongs  
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M Disadvantages: constant agitation may be necessary, risk of injuring or ___ bees, long restricted-entry or preharvest intervals for highly toxic products   Killing  
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WSB or WSP Advantages: accurate premeasured unit doses, increased handler safety, lower risk of ___   Spills  
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WSB or WSP Disadvantages: package size may ___ match volume of prepared solution needed and/or tank volume   Not  
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WSB or WSP Disadvantages: may not be suitable for products applied in pounds or gallons of active ingredient per acre due to the size or number of packets required, must be kept ___ until ready to use   Dry  
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