MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

What best describes a "flowable" formulation?

1. Solid ingredients mixed with a liquid

2. Finely ground active ingredients in liquid suspension

3. Liquid ingredients only

4. A gas with dissolved ingredients

The correct answer is: Finely ground active ingredients in liquid suspension

A "flowable" formulation is best described as finely ground active ingredients suspended in a liquid. This type of formulation allows for the easy movement and application of the pesticide. Flowable formulations are designed to maintain the active ingredient in a suspended state within the liquid medium, which prevents settling and enables uniform application when mixed. Flowables provide effective delivery of active ingredients while maintaining the advantages of liquid formulations, such as ease of mixing and application. They are particularly useful for pesticides that need to be applied in a specific agricultural context, as they ensure that the active ingredients are evenly distributed and can adhere better to target surfaces. The other options describe different formulations. A mixture of solid ingredients with a liquid does not convey the same suspended state as a flowable formulation. Liquid ingredients only would refer to pure liquids, lacking any solid active components. Finally, a gas with dissolved ingredients is a description of a gaseous state, not applicable to flowable formulations. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify the unique characteristics of flowable pesticides in agricultural practices.