HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FLORICULTURE
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Question
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In the following list of pesticides the must be mixed with water to apply.
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Emulsifiable concentrate
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Granules
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Dusts
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Baits
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your pesticide dose is stated as a concentration in water (e.g. 2% of pesticide in water, 50 ml or 50 g of pesticide in 100 L of water, 4 L or 4 Kg of pesticide in 100 L of water). A spray mix/water volume rate is also advised e.g. 300 L/ha.
Detailed explanation-2: -Emulsifiable Concentrate (E or EC) EC formulations usually contain an oil-soluble liquid active ingredient, a petroleum-based solvent, and an emulsifier (mixing agent). The emulsifier allows the active ingredient in the solvent to mix with water, these form an emulsion.
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