Pesticide Formulations

Fill in the blank: Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC) usually contain 2 to 9 pounds of ______ per gallon.

• Water

• Active ingredient

• Solvent

• Emulsifier

What is one advantage of Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC)?

• High concentration means lower cost

• Requires extensive agitation

• Leaves visible residue

• Causes corrosion

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC)?

• Requires little agitation

• High concentration requires extra care

• Low concentration makes it ineffective

• Easily separates when equipment is running.

Which type of formulation is used for structural and institutional pests?

• Ultra Low Volume Concentrate Solutions

• Low Concentrate Solutions

• Flowables

• Aerosols

Ultra Low Volume Concentrate Solutions are mostly used in ________.

• Indoor applications

• Household pest control

• Outdoor applications

• Ready-to-use aerosols.

What is a characteristic of dust formulations?

• High percentage of active ingredient

• Usually ready to use, with no mixing

• Requires complex equipment

• Leaves no residue

Dust formulations are effective in hard-to-reach indoor areas. True or False?

• True

• False

What is one advantage of using bait formulations in pest control?

• High active ingredient concentration

• Ready to use

• Requires covering the entire area

• Attracts only target pests.

Pelleted formulations are most often used to apply pesticides to ______.

• Control weeds

• Control birds

• Control fish

• Control reptiles

Which of the following is an advantage of pelleted formulations?

• High drift hazard

• Low hazard to operator

• Requires mixing

• Not persistent