Pest control and management
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- Q1Which component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) focuses on preventing pest problems before they occur?Chemical treatmentsPest eradicationMonitoring and scoutingPreventive measures30s
- Q2What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?To use chemical pesticides as the first responseTo only focus on monitoring pest populationsTo eliminate all pests completelyTo minimize pest populations while causing the least harm to the environment30s
- Q3Which of the following is a biological control method for managing pests?Applying synthetic chemical pesticidesGrowing monocultures to increase pest attractionUsing bait traps with toxic substancesIntroducing natural predators of the pest30s
- Q4What is a common disadvantage of using chemical pesticides?They can lead to pesticide resistance in pest populationsThey have a longer shelf life than organic alternativesThey decrease the health of beneficial insectsThey are always effective in controlling all pests30s
- Q5Which of the following practices is part of cultural pest management?Crop rotationUsing pheromone trapsSpraying insecticidesReleasing ladybugs into the garden30s
- Q6What role does monitoring play in pest management?It helps assess pest populations and determine the need for control measuresIt solely involves applying pesticides regularlyIt guarantees that all pests will be eliminatedIt is only necessary for organic farming30s
- Q7What is the primary purpose of using mulch in a garden for pest management?To suppress weed growth and create a barrier for pestsTo attract more pests to the areaTo provide nutrients directly to pest speciesTo increase water runoff from the soil30s
- Q8Which of the following is a recommended practice in sustainable pest management?Relying solely on chemical pesticidesUsing the same control method every yearIgnoring pest populations completelyImplementing a variety of control methods simultaneously30s
- Q9What is the purpose of using resistant crop varieties in pest management?To eliminate the need for any pest control measuresTo increase the population of pestsTo attract more pests to the fieldTo enhance the crop's ability to withstand pest attacks30s
- Q10What is an example of a cultural practice in pest management?Applying chemical fertilizers regularlyDeploying traps with toxic baitAdjusting planting times to avoid peak pest activityUsing insecticides to kill pests immediately30s
- Q11Which of the following is a disadvantage of chemical pest control?Lower upfront costs compared to organic methodsImmediate effectiveness against pestsEase of application and accessibilityPotential for chemical resistance in pests30s
- Q12Which of the following best describes a mechanical method of pest control?Spraying herbicides to eliminate weedsIntroducing predator species to an areaUsing traps to catch pestsUtilizing pheromone lures to attract pests30s
- Q13What is a primary benefit of employing biological pest control?Reduced environmental impactSimpler implementation than other methodsLower cost than chemical pesticidesImmediate elimination of pests30s
- Q14What is the primary purpose of using bait stations in rodent control?To safely deliver rodenticides while minimizing exposure to non-target speciesTo capture rodents alive for relocationTo attract rodents without killing themTo block entry points of rodents30s
- Q15Which method is considered the most environmentally friendly for rodent control?Poison baitingIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)Snap trapsUltrasonic repellents30s