CA Branch 2 Field Rep Study
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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 visible deposits.
Soluble Powders (SP)
May look like Wettable Powders but they dissolve and form true solutions when dilute with water. Less visible
than Wettable Powders after drying, Frequent agitation is not required.
Suspension Concentrates (SC)
Products made with small particles suspended in oil solvents or water. Easy mix, require little or no agitation
and remain stable for a long time. Have a greatly reduced inhalation hazard because they come in a liquid
form.
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Flowable Liquids
Contains concentrated water dispersible powders in a liquid form. These powders may stay suspended for a
long time. Flowable liquids are easy to handle and have excellent dilution properties.
Microencapsulated Formulations (ME)
manufactured by suspending liquid or solid pesticide particles in microcapsules. By altering the membrane of
the microcapsules, the residual performance, speed and action and odor can be affected. May clog sprayers
and leave visible residue.
Dusts (D)
Made by combining and insecticide with a dust diluent (usually inert) Some products such as Boric Acid Dusts,
are almost totally comprised of Boric Acid and may have small amounts of other ingredients added. Drifts are
a major issue.
Granules
Made by coating or impregnating an inert carrier with an insecticide. Made of materials, such as, clay, corn
cobs, pecan shells, saw dust, etc. Formulations are ready to use and used mostly for exterior perimeter of
buildings for the control of crawling insects. Also is water activated.
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