SmartBlock

What is the required application method for SmartBlock?

• Exclusively through fogging equipment ✓
• Direct spray application to tubers
• Soil drenching in storage areas
• Granular broadcast application

Answer: The label specifies that the product is applied exclusively through fogging equipment.

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Which of the following pests or conditions is SmartBlock specifically designed to control in potato storage?

• Dry rot (Fusarium spp.) and pink rot (Phytophthora erythroseptica) ✓
• Colorado potato beetles and aphids
• Potato maggots and rootworms
• Late blight and common scab

Answer: The label states SmartBlock is used to suppress post-harvest diseases like dry rot (Fusarium spp.) and pink rot (Phytophthora erythroseptica).

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According to the label, where is SmartBlock permitted for use?

• Indoor use only ✓
• Outdoor field application only
• Both indoor and outdoor applications
• Only in open-air drying sheds

Answer: The product description states it is designed for indoor use only.

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What is the re-entry interval (REI) for the treatment area if a technician is NOT wearing full PPE?

• 24 hours ✓
• 12 hours
• 48 hours
• 72 hours

Answer: The label states: 'After application, do not reenter the treatment area for 24 hours unless wearing full PPE.'

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Which set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when handling SmartBlock?

• Long sleeve shirt, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, face shield, and a NIOSH-approved respirator ✓
• Short sleeve shirt, shorts, and a standard dust mask
• Chemical-resistant apron and heavy-duty rubber boots only
• Nitrile gloves and safety glasses only

Answer: The label requires long sleeve shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, face shield, and a NIOSH-approved respirator.

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Which of these is a specific restriction regarding product combinations?

• Do not use in combination with dimethyl naphthylate (DIMN) products ✓
• Do not use in combination with sulfur-based fungicides
• Do not use in combination with organic fertilizers
• Do not use in combination with liquid nitrogen

Answer: The label explicitly states: 'Do not use in combination with dimethyl naphthylate (DIMN) products.'

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What is the application rate for larger potato sprouts measuring 0.2 to 0.5 inches?

• Up to 4.2 fl. oz. per ton ✓
• 2.1 to 3.1 fl. oz. per ton
• Exactly 3.1 fl. oz. per ton
• 5.0 fl. oz. per ton

Answer: The label states that larger sprouts (0.2 to 0.5 inch) require up to 4.2 fl. oz. per ton.

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Under what weather or environmental condition should SmartBlock NOT be applied?

• When visible signs of condensation (wet spots) are present ✓
• When humidity is above 80%
• During high wind speeds
• When temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer: The label instructs: 'Do not treat when visible signs of condensation (wet spots) are present.'

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