Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety Practice Test

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Why are inert ingredients added to pesticides?

To make the product look bigger
To reduce the effectiveness
For ease of handling, measuring, mixing, and increasing safety and effectiveness
Just to fill the bottle

The correct answer is: For ease of handling, measuring, mixing, and increasing safety and effectiveness

Inert ingredients are added to pesticides to assist in the handling, measuring, and mixing of the product. They also help to improve the overall safety and effectiveness of the pesticide. This is why options A, B, and D are incorrect. They do not accurately reflect the purpose of adding inert ingredients. In fact, using inert ingredients in pesticides is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that they do not pose harm to humans or the environment. Therefore, inert ingredients have an important role in making pesticides safer and more effective, rather than just being added for appearance or filler purposes.