Texas Pesticide Applicator General -
Ch. 14 – Formulations Exam Questions
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When a pesticide chemical is mixed with solvents, wetting agents, stickers, powders,
granules, etc., the finished product is called a _______________. - ✔✔formulations
What is the common abbreviation of each of the following? Wettable powder
_________, emulsifiable concentrate _________, dust ____________, granules
____________. - ✔✔WP, EC, D, G
Which of the following must you consider when choosing the best formulations for
your job?
a. Effectiveness against the pest
b. The location of the manufacturer
c. Type of application machinery needed
d. All of the above
e. A and C - ✔✔e. A and C
Which pesticide formulation is most often used in households, back yards, and other
small areas?
a. Granular
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, b. Liquid
c. Aerosol - ✔✔c. Aerosol
Which pesticide formulation can be dangerous if its container is punctured or
overheated?
a. Granular
b. Liquid
c. Aerosol - ✔✔c. Aerosol
Why are dust formulations usually not used outdoors on a large scale?
a. They may drift away from the target area
b. They are too difficult to measure accurately
c. They are less effective outdoors than indoors - ✔✔a. They may drift away from the
target area
For which type of job are dusts not often used?
a. To control external parasites or animals
b. To treat recreational turf areas
c. To kill indoor pests in cracks or crevices - ✔✔b. To treat recreational turf areas
Which is not a type of pest that poisonous bait formulations are used to control?
a. Ants and slugs
b. Rats and mice
c. Centipedes and millipedes - ✔✔c. Centipedes and millipedes
Why are poisonous baits often used in small amounts?
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Ch. 14 – Formulations Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
When a pesticide chemical is mixed with solvents, wetting agents, stickers, powders,
granules, etc., the finished product is called a _______________. - ✔✔formulations
What is the common abbreviation of each of the following? Wettable powder
_________, emulsifiable concentrate _________, dust ____________, granules
____________. - ✔✔WP, EC, D, G
Which of the following must you consider when choosing the best formulations for
your job?
a. Effectiveness against the pest
b. The location of the manufacturer
c. Type of application machinery needed
d. All of the above
e. A and C - ✔✔e. A and C
Which pesticide formulation is most often used in households, back yards, and other
small areas?
a. Granular
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, b. Liquid
c. Aerosol - ✔✔c. Aerosol
Which pesticide formulation can be dangerous if its container is punctured or
overheated?
a. Granular
b. Liquid
c. Aerosol - ✔✔c. Aerosol
Why are dust formulations usually not used outdoors on a large scale?
a. They may drift away from the target area
b. They are too difficult to measure accurately
c. They are less effective outdoors than indoors - ✔✔a. They may drift away from the
target area
For which type of job are dusts not often used?
a. To control external parasites or animals
b. To treat recreational turf areas
c. To kill indoor pests in cracks or crevices - ✔✔b. To treat recreational turf areas
Which is not a type of pest that poisonous bait formulations are used to control?
a. Ants and slugs
b. Rats and mice
c. Centipedes and millipedes - ✔✔c. Centipedes and millipedes
Why are poisonous baits often used in small amounts?
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