Which term best describes how a pesticide is applied?

• A. Definition of drift
• B. Definition of methods of application
• C. Definition of container decontamination
• D. Definition of rinsate

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is what describes the way a pesticide is delivered to the target. That is captured by the concept of methods of application, which refers to the technique and equipment used to apply the product—whether you spray, dust, granulate, bait, inject, or otherwise place it, including the planned rate, timing, and placement. Drift, on the other hand, describes unintended movement of the pesticide through the air after application, not how the product is applied. Container decontamination concerns cleaning equipment after use, and rinsate is the rinse water that runs off when containers are cleaned. Neither reflects the act of applying the pesticide itself. So the best description of how a pesticide is applied is the methods of application.