Which form consists of small pellets less than 10 mm in size and is used directly from the bag but requires special equipment and usually soil incorporation to be effective?

• A. Dusts
• B. Granules
• C. Emulsion
• D. Detergents

Answer: (B)

Granules are solid pesticide or fertilizer formulations formed as small pellets under 10 mm in size. They are designed to be used directly from the bag with specialized equipment such as calibrated granule spreaders to ensure even distribution. For maximum effectiveness, these granules are usually incorporated into the soil (through tillage or other soil-contact methods) so the active ingredient reaches the root zone or target area and isn’t lost to surface processes. Dusts are fine powders that can be applied from the bag but aren’t pellet-like and often require different handling; emulsions are liquids that are sprayed; detergents aren’t pesticide formulations.