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28 Cards in this Set
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Emergence |
The appearance of a plant through the surface of the soil |
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Emulsifier |
An adjuvant added to a pesticide formulation to permits petroleum-based pesticides to mix with water. |
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Emulsion |
Droplets of petroleum-based liquids (oils) suspended in water. |
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Emulsifiable concentrate |
A pesticide formulation consisting of a petroleum-based liquid and emolsifier that enable it to be mixed with water for application. |
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Encapsulation |
A process by which tiny liquid droplets or dry particles are contained in polymer plastic capsules to slow the release into the environment and prolong their effectiveness. Sometimes encapsulation lowers hazards to people mixing in or applying pesticides. |
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Endangered species |
Rare or unusual living organisms who existence is threatened by people's activities, including the use of some types of pesticides. |
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Environment |
All of the living organisms and non-living features of a defined area. |
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
The federal agency responsible for regulating pesticide use in the United States. |
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Enzyme |
A complex chemical compound produced and used by a living organism to induce or speed up chemical reactions without being itself permanently altered. |
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Epidermis |
The outer layer of skin of invertebrates or the cellular layer of tissue beneath the cuticle of invertebrates |
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Eradication |
The best management strategy that attempts to eliminate all members of a pest species from a defined area. |
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Evaporate |
The process of liquid turning into gas vapor. |
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Exclusion |
A Pest Management technique that uses physical or chemical barriers to prevent certain pests from getting into a defined area. |
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Exotic |
A pest from another country, one that is not native to the local area. |
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Exposure |
Coming into contact with a pesticide |
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Extender |
Adjuvants that enhances the effectiveness or if active life of a pesticide by some means such as screening ultraviolet light, slowing down volatilization, or improving sticking qualities. |
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Fallow |
Cultivated land that is allowed to lie dormant during the growing season. |
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Flowable |
A pesticide formulation of finely ground pesticides in insoluble active ingredient suspended in petroleum-based liquid combined with emulsifiers,flowables are mixed with water for final application. |
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Fog |
A spray a very fine pesticide Laden drops that remain suspended in the air |
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Foliage |
The leaves of a plant |
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Formulation |
A mixture of active ingredient combined during manufacturer with inert materials. Inert materials are added to improve mixing and handling qualities of the pesticide. |
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Frass |
Solid fecal material produced by insect larvae. |
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Fumigant |
Vapor or gas from a pesticide used to penetrate porous surfaces for control soil-dwelling pets or pests in enclosed areas of storage. |
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Fungicide |
A pesticide use for control of fungi. |
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Fungus |
Multicellular lower plant lacking chlorophyll, such as a mold, mildew, rest, or spots. The fungus body normally consists of filamentous strands called the mycelium and produces through dispersal of spores (plural) fungi |
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General-use pesticide |
Pesticides that have been designated for use by the general public as well as licensed or certified applicators. General use pesticides usually have minimal hazards. |
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Generic pesticide |
A pesticide not protected by a patent; one of that may be manufactured by many different companies. |
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Granule |
Dry formulation of pesticide active ingredient and inert materials compressed into small pebble-like shapes. |
