CORE 1; PESTICIDE NAMES, GROUPS AND FORMULATIONS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The part of the pesticide that produces the desired effect (controls the pest).
Define the following term; Active Ingredient (ai)
Any part of the pest control product that is not the active ingredient.
Define the following term; Formulant
A mixture of active ingredients and formulants
Define the following term; Formulation
A substance added to a pesticide at the time of application to enhance its'
qualities
may increase stickiness, improves droplet uniformity, alters pH,
increase/decreases evaporation
Define the following term; Adjuvant
As predominant letters on the pesticide label
How does the "Product or Trade name" appear on the pesticide label?
Beside or under the word "Guarantee"
Where does the "Common Name" appear on a pesticide label.
Three;
, A. Route of entry
Contact Pesticides - control by direct contact
Systemic Pesticides - control by entering and moving through organism
B. Selectivity
Selective Pesticides - affect the target organism only
Non-selective Pesticides - affect the target pest as well as other organisms
C. Residual Effects
Residual Pesticides - affects organisms for a period after application
Non-residual Pesticides - affects organisms during application only
How many categories exist within the pesticide grouping; "Inherent Properties"?
They may affect organisms in similar ways such as;
poisoning symptoms, residual effects, and pesticide resistance.
They also exhibit similar first aid, clean-up and safety measures.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
The part of the pesticide that produces the desired effect (controls the pest).
Define the following term; Active Ingredient (ai)
Any part of the pest control product that is not the active ingredient.
Define the following term; Formulant
A mixture of active ingredients and formulants
Define the following term; Formulation
A substance added to a pesticide at the time of application to enhance its'
qualities
may increase stickiness, improves droplet uniformity, alters pH,
increase/decreases evaporation
Define the following term; Adjuvant
As predominant letters on the pesticide label
How does the "Product or Trade name" appear on the pesticide label?
Beside or under the word "Guarantee"
Where does the "Common Name" appear on a pesticide label.
Three;
, A. Route of entry
Contact Pesticides - control by direct contact
Systemic Pesticides - control by entering and moving through organism
B. Selectivity
Selective Pesticides - affect the target organism only
Non-selective Pesticides - affect the target pest as well as other organisms
C. Residual Effects
Residual Pesticides - affects organisms for a period after application
Non-residual Pesticides - affects organisms during application only
How many categories exist within the pesticide grouping; "Inherent Properties"?
They may affect organisms in similar ways such as;
poisoning symptoms, residual effects, and pesticide resistance.
They also exhibit similar first aid, clean-up and safety measures.
