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What PPE is required for WPS USES when applying this product?
- Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and waterproof gloves
- Long-sleeved shirt, pants, shoes, socks, and gloves
- Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks, and chemical resistant gloves
- Chemical resistant coveralls and gloves
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WPS USES: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants; chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material...; shoes plus socks.🔗 Source
What is the maximum annual application rate allowed for in-ground plants?
- 450 tablets per acre (0.5 lb imidacloprid)
- 2-5 tablets per tree
- 1/4 inch depth per root ball
- Variable based on soil moisture
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Do not apply more than 450 tablets per acre per calendar year (0.5 lb imidacloprid) to in-ground plants.🔗 Source
To ensure best results, how long should frequent irrigation be maintained following treatment?
- Until the soil becomes saturated
- For at least 12 days
- For at least 2-5 months
- Only during the initial application period
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For best results, irrigate the plant after treatment and ensure frequent irrigation for at least 2-5 months following application.🔗 Source
Under what soil condition should the tablets NOT be applied?
- Dry soil
- Saturated soils
- Soil containing high moisture
- Soil at the drip-line
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Do not apply to saturated soils.🔗 Source
When applying MERIT FXT TABLET INSECTICIDE to containerized ornamentals, where should the tablets be placed?
- On the surface of the soil
- 2-5 inches below the soil surface
- 1/4 inch deep into the root ball
- At the drip-line of the container
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When applying to containerized ornamentals, tablets should be placed 1/4 inch deep into the root ball.🔗 Source
What is a recommended resistance management practice for this neonicotinoid insecticide?
- Increase irrigation frequency
- Apply to saturated soils
- Rotate with other chemical classes
- Use only on Tilia species
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Resistance management is important as this is a neonicotinoid; rotate with other chemical classes to prevent resistance.🔗 Source
According to the label, which of the following plant types is explicitly prohibited for use with this product?
- Non-bearing fruit trees
- Linden, basswood, or other Tilia species
- Ornamental shrubs in greenhouses
- Established in-ground ornamentals
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It should not be used on linden, basswood, or other Tilia species.🔗 Source
For established in-ground ornamentals, what is the recommended placement for the tablets?
- 1/4 inch deep into the root ball
- On the soil surface near the trunk
- 2-5 inches below the soil surface near the trunk or drip-line
- Directly on the foliage of the plant
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For established in-ground ornamentals, place tablets 2-5 inches below the soil surface near the trunk or drip-line depending on tree type.🔗 Source
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