Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Practice Test

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How can one identify the formulation type of a pesticide if not stated directly on the label?

  1. By guessing based on the name

  2. By consulting the EPA website

  3. By reading the 'Directions for Use'

  4. By the color of the container

The correct answer is: By reading the 'Directions for Use'

Reading the 'Directions for Use' is the most reliable way to identify the formulation type of a pesticide if it is not explicitly stated on the label. Option A, guessing based on the name, may not always be accurate as pesticides can have similar names but have different formulation types. Option B, consulting the EPA website, may be helpful but it may not always provide the most up-to-date and accurate information. Option D, using the color of the container, is not a reliable method as container colors may vary and do not necessarily correspond to a specific formulation type. Therefore, the best way to identify the formulation type is by carefully reading the 'Directions for Use' section of the label.