MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

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What type of adjuvant is used to help evenly coat a surface with pesticide?

Compatible agent
Spreader
Thickener
Surfactant

The correct answer is: Spreader

The type of adjuvant that is used to help evenly coat a surface with pesticide is a spreader. Spreaders are specifically designed to increase the coverage of the pesticide by ensuring it adheres well and distributes uniformly across the target surface. This uniform coating is essential for effective pest control, as it maximizes the area that the pesticide can contact, leading to improved efficacy. While other adjuvants may play important roles, they do not serve the specific purpose of improving surface coverage in the same way a spreader does. For example, surfactants can enhance wetting and reduce surface tension, allowing a pesticide to spread initially, but the primary role of a spreader focuses directly on creating a more uniform application over a larger area.