Which statement about solid granule formulations is true?

Which statement about solid granule formulations is true?

• A. They provide effective weed control while reducing risk to ornamental and vegetable gardens
• B. They have greater drift potential
• C. They are always more expensive
• D. They cannot be used in lawns

Answer: (A)

Solid granule formulations deliver the herbicide directly to the turf and stay where they are applied, releasing the active ingredient gradually in the soil. This soil-focused, localized delivery provides effective weed control in the lawn while keeping most of the active product out of ornamental beds and vegetable gardens, reducing the chance of injury to those areas. Because granules settle to the ground and aren’t carried by air like many liquid sprays, they generally have less drift, not more. They aren’t inherently more expensive—cost depends on the product and usage rate—and they are commonly used in lawns, so using them there is typical.

Solid granule formulations deliver the herbicide directly to the turf and stay where they are applied, releasing the active ingredient gradually in the soil. This soil-focused, localized delivery provides effective weed control in the lawn while keeping most of the active product out of ornamental beds and vegetable gardens, reducing the chance of injury to those areas. Because granules settle to the ground and aren’t carried by air like many liquid sprays, they generally have less drift, not more. They aren’t inherently more expensive—cost depends on the product and usage rate—and they are commonly used in lawns, so using them there is typical.