Promalin

When applying Promalin to apples, what is the recommended timing?

• During the fall harvest period
• In the spring when terminal buds are about to swell before shoots emerge ✓
• Immediately after a heavy frost has occurred
• During the winter dormancy period

Answer: For apples, the label specifies to apply in the spring when terminal buds are about to swell before shoots emerge.

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What weather condition must be avoided when applying Promalin?

• High humidity levels
• Temperatures below freezing at 90°F ✓
• Wind speeds exceeding 10 mph
• Temperatures above 90°F

Answer: The label states: 'Do not apply when temperatures are below freezing at 90°F.'

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How can the effectiveness of Promalin be reduced following application?

• Applying it during high wind conditions
• Applying it to frozen foliage
• Rainfall or irrigation within 6 hours after application ✓
• Using it on bearing pear trees

Answer: The label notes that rainfall or irrigation within 6 hours after application can reduce effectiveness.

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According to the label, where is Promalin applied?

• Indoor greenhouse environments only
• Outdoor applications on apples, non-bearing pears, and non-bearing sweet cherries ✓
• Indoor residential settings for fruit flies
• Outdoor applications on all bearing fruit trees

Answer: The application site is listed as outdoor applications on apples, non-bearing pears, and non-bearing sweet cherries.

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Which set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for handling Promalin?

• Chemical goggles, respirator, and rubber apron
• Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks ✓
• Nitrile gloves, face shield, and safety boots
• Short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and leather gloves

Answer: The PPE requirements listed are long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks.

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Which of the following is a restriction regarding the use of surfactants with Promalin?

• A surfactant must be added to ensure coverage
• Only non-ionic surfactants may be used
• Do not use a surfactant ✓
• Surfactants should only be used for pear applications

Answer: The restrictions section explicitly states 'Do not use a surfactant.'

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What is the primary purpose of using Promalin on apples?

• To improve fruit shape through elongation and increase size and weight ✓
• To eliminate insect infestations in the orchard
• To prevent frost damage to the tree bark
• To kill fungal pathogens on the leaves

Answer: The label states Promalin is used to improve the shape of apples through fruit elongation and to increase the size and weight of fruit.

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What is the maximum total amount of Promalin product that can be used per season for all described uses?

• 2 pints
• 6 pints ✓
• 16 ounces
• 7,500 ppm

Answer: The label states that product use per season for all uses described should not exceed 6 pints.

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