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Which term best describes a substance added to a pesticide formulation to enhance its effectiveness?
Which term best describes a substance added to a pesticide formulation to enhance its effectiveness?
- Acaricide
- Activator
- Adjuvant (correct)
- Adhesive
What is the primary function of an adhesive in pesticide application?
What is the primary function of an adhesive in pesticide application?
- To increase the toxicity of the pesticide.
- To make the pesticide poisonous
- To repel plant eating pests
- To help the pesticide adhere to the plant surface. (correct)
If a plant exhibits antibiosis as a defense mechanism, what characteristics might it possess?
If a plant exhibits antibiosis as a defense mechanism, what characteristics might it possess?
- Thick cuticle, hairy leaves and toxic sap (correct)
- No specialized defense mechanism
- A thin cuticle and smooth leaves
- Lack of natural resistance to pests
What does the term 'asymptote' refer to in the context of population dynamics?
What does the term 'asymptote' refer to in the context of population dynamics?
Why is a poison typically mixed with foodstuff when creating a bait?
Why is a poison typically mixed with foodstuff when creating a bait?
What application method involves treating a strip of soil along crop rows with pesticides?
What application method involves treating a strip of soil along crop rows with pesticides?
A product is labeled as a 'biocide'. What does this indicate about the product?
A product is labeled as a 'biocide'. What does this indicate about the product?
What activity is specifically described by the term 'browsing' in an agricultural context?
What activity is specifically described by the term 'browsing' in an agricultural context?
How does an anti-feedant protect crops?
How does an anti-feedant protect crops?
What is the purpose of adding an activator to a pesticide?
What is the purpose of adding an activator to a pesticide?
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Acaricide
Acaricide
Material toxic to mites (Acarina).
Activator
Activator
Chemical added to a pesticide to increase its toxicity.
Active ingredient (a.i.)
Active ingredient (a.i.)
Toxic component of a formulated pesticide.
Adherence
Adherence
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Adhesive (= Sticker)
Adhesive (= Sticker)
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Adjuvant
Adjuvant
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Antibiosis
Antibiosis
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Anti-feedant
Anti-feedant
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Asymptote
Asymptote
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Bait
Bait
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Study Notes
Definition of Terms
- Acaricide refers to a material toxic to mites.
- Activator refers to a chemical added to a pesticide to increase its toxicity.
- Active Ingredient is the toxic component of a formulated pesticide.
- Adherence is the ability of a material to stick to a particular surface.
- Adhesive (Sticker) refers to a material added to increase pesticide retention.
- Different commercial preparations of methyl cellulose are available for this purpose.
- Adjuvant refers to a spray additive to improve either physical or chemical properties.
- See also Supplement, Sticker, Adhesive, Spreader, Wetter and Emulsifier
- Antibiosis is a plant's resistance to insect attack by having physical barriers or toxic compounds.
- Examples include a thick cuticle, hairy leaves, or toxic sap
- Anti-feedant is a chemical that inhibits the feeding of certain insect pests.
- Asymptote is the point in the growth of a population at which numerical stability is reached.
- Bait refers to foodstuff used for attracting pests mixed with a poison to form a poison bait.
- Band Application refers to treatment of a band of soil in row-crops.
- Usually covers plant rows, with either sprays or granules
- Biocide refers to a general poison or toxicant.
- Browsing is the eating of foliage of bushes and trees.
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