The names 'Sevin 5G' on a pesticide label indicates

• A. A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients
• B. A liquid formulation with 5 percent solvent
• C. A dust formulation with 5 percent inert material
• D. A gaseous formulation with 5 percent active ingredient

Answer: (A)

Pesticide label codes tell you both the form and the concentration. The G in 5G stands for granules, a dry, granular formulation. The number before the G shows the percentage of the active ingredient by weight in the product. So Sevin 5G is a granular formulation that contains 5% of the active ingredient, with the remaining part being inert carriers. That’s why this option describes a granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredient. It isn’t a liquid, dust, or gas, because those forms use different designations and would not be described as a granular product.