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- Core formulas and field calculations
- Codes, standards and compliance
- Safe work practices and PPE
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Q1What does the abbreviation 'EC' stand for on a pesticide label?
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✓ Correct answer: Emulsifiable Concentrate
EC stands for Emulsifiable Concentrate, a liquid formulation that contains the active ingredient dissolved in an organic solvent with an emulsifier so it can be mixed with water for application.
Q2Which formulation type is typically the safest for the applicator to handle because the active ingredient is enclosed in small capsules?
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✓ Correct answer: Microencapsulated (ME or CS)
Microencapsulated formulations encase the active ingredient in tiny polymer capsules, which reduces dermal exposure and inhalation risk for the applicator during mixing and application.
Q3A suspension concentrate (SC or F) formulation is most similar to which other formulation type?
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✓ Correct answer: Wettable powder (WP)
Suspension concentrates (also called flowables) are similar to wettable powders in that the active ingredient is suspended in liquid rather than dissolved. However, SC formulations are pre-mixed as a liquid, reducing dust exposure during handling.
Q4Which formulation type produces the least mixer/loader exposure risk when preparing a spray tank?
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✓ Correct answer: Water-dispersible granule (WDG)
Water-dispersible granules (also called dry flowables or DG) disperse in water with less dust hazard than wettable powders, significantly reducing inhalation risk during the mixing and loading process.
Q5Ultra-low volume (ULV) formulations are unique because they:
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✓ Correct answer: Are applied at very small volumes with little or no additional dilution
ULV formulations are concentrated liquids designed to be applied at very low volume rates (often less than 0.5 gallons per acre) with minimal or no water dilution, commonly used in mosquito abatement programs.
Q6What is the main advantage of a soluble concentrate (SL) formulation over an emulsifiable concentrate (EC)?
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✓ Correct answer: SL forms a true solution in water, leaving no residue in the tank
Soluble concentrates dissolve completely in water to form a true solution, whereas ECs form an emulsion. This means SL formulations leave no residue in tanks or filters and generally result in more uniform spray coverage.
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