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What is the primary requirement for a chemical to be used as a pesticide?
What is the primary requirement for a chemical to be used as a pesticide?
- It should be stable and tenacious (correct)
- It should be inexpensive
- It should be effective for a long time
- It should be compatible with other pesticides
What is the main concern with applying chemical pesticides over a large area?
What is the main concern with applying chemical pesticides over a large area?
- It may not be compatible with other pesticides
- It may adversely affect the biological equilibrium of the area (correct)
- It may be too expensive
- It may not be stable under normal conditions
What is the key requirement for pesticides that are mixed and applied simultaneously?
What is the key requirement for pesticides that are mixed and applied simultaneously?
- They should be applied accurately and effectively
- They should be inexpensive
- They should be compatible and not reduce each other's effectiveness (correct)
- They should be stable under normal conditions
What is the main benefit of using broad-spectrum/non-selective pesticides?
What is the main benefit of using broad-spectrum/non-selective pesticides?
What is the main characteristic of narrow-spectrum/selective pesticides?
What is the main characteristic of narrow-spectrum/selective pesticides?
What is the primary economic consideration for using pesticides?
What is the primary economic consideration for using pesticides?
What is the abbreviation for suspension concentrate?
What is the abbreviation for suspension concentrate?
Which type of formulation is characterized by slow release of the active ingredient?
Which type of formulation is characterized by slow release of the active ingredient?
What is the main feature of ready-to-use aerosol formulations?
What is the main feature of ready-to-use aerosol formulations?
Which formulation type is often used for pest control operations similar to Emulsifiable Concentrates (ECs)?
Which formulation type is often used for pest control operations similar to Emulsifiable Concentrates (ECs)?
What might cause residues to remain longer than expected on treated plants or surfaces?
What might cause residues to remain longer than expected on treated plants or surfaces?
Which type of formulation uses an inert pressurized gas to propel pesticide through a fine opening?
Which type of formulation uses an inert pressurized gas to propel pesticide through a fine opening?
What type of pesticide is effective for the control of sucking insects?
What type of pesticide is effective for the control of sucking insects?
What is the mode of action for stomach poisons?
What is the mode of action for stomach poisons?
How do translaminar pesticides work?
How do translaminar pesticides work?
What is the method of application for systemic pesticides?
What is the method of application for systemic pesticides?
Which type of pesticide is effective against insects with chewing-type mouthparts?
Which type of pesticide is effective against insects with chewing-type mouthparts?
What is the main difference between contact poisons and systemic pesticides?
What is the main difference between contact poisons and systemic pesticides?
What is the main reason why pesticides can be incompatible when mixed?
What is the main reason why pesticides can be incompatible when mixed?
Which type of adjuvant helps to reduce excessive foaming of spray mixtures?
Which type of adjuvant helps to reduce excessive foaming of spray mixtures?
What should be done first when using a buffer or pH modifier?
What should be done first when using a buffer or pH modifier?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for pesticide incompatibility?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for pesticide incompatibility?
What do compatibility agents help with?
What do compatibility agents help with?
When should you consult the pesticide product label regarding adjuvants?
When should you consult the pesticide product label regarding adjuvants?
What type of surfactants are most often used with contact pesticides?
What type of surfactants are most often used with contact pesticides?
Which type of surfactants should not be used as stand-alone surfactants due to potential phytotoxicity?
Which type of surfactants should not be used as stand-alone surfactants due to potential phytotoxicity?
What type of surfactants are often used with systemic products to help pesticides penetrate plant cuticles?
What type of surfactants are often used with systemic products to help pesticides penetrate plant cuticles?
What does acute exposure refer to in the context of pesticide poisoning?
What does acute exposure refer to in the context of pesticide poisoning?
How is chronic toxicity studied in experimental animals?
How is chronic toxicity studied in experimental animals?
Which type of surfactants are compatible with most pesticide products?
Which type of surfactants are compatible with most pesticide products?
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