Which four pesticide product forms are ready for use without additional dilution?

• A. Baits, granules, gels, and dusts
• B. Liquids, aerosols, concentrates, powders
• C. Pellets, pastes, emulsions, foams
• D. Strips, chips, tablets, baits

Answer: (A)

Ready-to-use products are those you can apply exactly as labeled without adding water or any other carrier. Baits, granules, gels, and dusts are designed for direct application: baits come pre-mixed with attractants and pesticide for placement, granules and dusts are dry formulations that can be scattered where pests travel, and gels come in applicator tubes that you apply directly to cracks, crevices, or bait stations. In contrast, liquids and concentrates require dilution with water or other carriers before use, while powders, pastes, emulsions, or foams often need some form of preparation or mixing according to the label. So the four forms that are ready for use without dilution are baits, granules, gels, and dusts.