Question 5015 of 407 · North Carolina Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
What does a surfactant do?
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Correct answer to question 5015
- B: Reduces surface tension so the spray spreads and wets the surface
Explanation
Surfactants help spray spread on waxy or hairy leaves. They do not kill the pest themselves.
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