Subject Code: AGR 402 Time: 20 min F.

M -20

A. Fill in the blanks. (0.5*20=10)

1. Emulsifier is a _______________which is partly _______________and partly

___________________.
2. The size of granules is between _______ and __________.
3. One example of Natural insecticide is _______________.
4. ______________ is used to kill insect eggs.
5. Ingredients which have no pesticide action is called ___________________.
6. EC are concentrated liquid formulations in which ____________________ insecticide is
dissolved in a suitable solvent.
7. ________________ is refers to the mixing of a water-soluble pesticide with oil by using
suitable surfactants.
8. WP 50 stands for _____________.
9. ________________ , __________________, _____________________ are the examples of
EC, G, D respectively.
10. The function of organochlorides is opening ________________ in the insect's nerve cells.
11. _________________ is non- biodegradable and persists in soil for long time.
12. Organophosphates interfere with the enzymes ________________________and
________________ that leads to disruption nerve impulses and killing or disabling the
insect.
13. Neonicotinoids are synthetic analogues of the natural insecticide ________________.
14. Ryanoids bind to _____________________ in cardiac and skeletal muscle, blocking nerve
transmission.

B. Answer the question in one or two sentences. 10 marks

1. What happened if the particle size of dust is not in optimum size? (1)

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2. What do you mean by non-repellent? (1)

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3. “Insecticides are highly toxic to target insects” ---- explain. (2)

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4. Why wettable powder (WP) formulations require constant agitation? (1)

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5. What is a.i? (1)

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6. State one advantage and one disadvantage of EC, WP, D, & G. (4)

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