Illinois Pesticide Applicator Guidebook Glossary fully solved graded A+

Illinois Pesticide Applicator Guidebook Glossaryactive ingredient - correct answer The portion of the pesticide formulation that is effective against the targeted pest. Adjuvant - correct answer a chemical added to a pesticide formulation to modify the physical properties or enhance performance. Adsorption - correct answer the binding of molecules to the outer surfaces of organic matter. Agitation - correct answer The continuous mixing of the pesticide and the carrier in the spray tank. Application Rate - correct answer The amount of spray material applied to a given area. Antagonism - correct answer The reduction in effectiveness of one or more pesticide components when two or more are combined. Back-Siphoning - correct answer The movement of liquid by gravity suction back into the source from which it was drawn. Bacteria - correct answer Microscopic single-celled organisms that reproduce by division band application - correct answer Application made as a band cover or row biological control - correct answer the management of pests by means of living organisms such as predators , parasites Broadcast application - correct answer Application made uniformly over entire field