Pesticide Types And Formulations EASY Core Manual Chapter 8

What is an operational advantage of using a dry Granular (G) pesticide formulation compared to a liquid spray?

Multiple Choice Options

A Granules present virtually zero spray drift hazard and require no water mixing in the field. ✓ OFFICIAL VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWER
B Granules stick permanently to vertical tree bark without dropping.
C Granules evaporate instantly into air.
D Granules dissolve automatically in freezing ice.
✓ LEGAL EXPLANATION & STATUTORY RATIONALE
Core Manual Chapter 8
Official Manual Chapter: Chapter 8: Formulations

Granular formulations are heavy dry particles applied directly without water; they eliminate fine droplet drift hazards, but may be eaten by non-target foraging birds.

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