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Which of the following is a cultural pest control

z following is an example of a strategy?
1. Which of the
biological pest control strategy?
a) Using chemical pesticides
b) Trapping pests
c) Introducing natural predators
d) Applying insect repellents
2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a
pest control strategy that emphasizes:
a) Using only chemical pesticides
b) Eliminating all pests from the environment a) Using chemical pesticides without any restrictions
c) Using a combination of pest control
methods
d) Ignoring the presence of pests
a) Using genetically modified crops
b) Rotating crops to disrupt pest life cycles
c) Applying insecticides regularly
d) Using physical barriers to prevent pest entry
4. Which of the following is an example of a mechanical
pest control strategy?
a) Using chemical sprays to kill pests
b) Applying bait to attract pests
c) Using traps or barriers to physically prevent pests
d) Introducing beneficial insects to control pests
5. Which of the following is a sustainable pest control
strategy?
b) Applying pesticides in excessive amounts
c) Implementing crop rotation and companion planting
d) Ignoring the presence of pests and hoping they go
away
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1. Which of the following is an example of a biological pest control strategy?
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a) Using chemical pesticides
b) Trapping pests
c) Introducing natural predators
d) Applying insect repellents

2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a pest control strategy that emphasizes:

a) Using only chemical pesticides
b) Eliminating all pests from the environment
c) Using a combination of pest control methods
d) Ignoring the presence of pests

3. Which of the following is a cultural pest control strategy?

a) Using genetically modified crops
b) Rotating crops to disrupt pest life cycles
c) Applying insecticides regularly
d) Using physical barriers to prevent pest entry

4. Which of the following is an example of a mechanical pest control strategy?

a) Using chemical sprays to kill pests
b) Applying bait to attract pests
c) Using traps or barriers to physically prevent pests
d) Introducing beneficial insects to control pests
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5. Which of the following is a sustainable pest control strategy?
a) Using chemical pesticides without any restrictions
b) Applying pesticides in excessive amounts
c) Implementing crop rotation and companion planting
d) Ignoring the presence of pests and hoping they go away

6. What is the primary goal of biological pest control strategies?

a) Complete eradication of pests
b) Minimizing the use of chemicals
c) Introducing new species into the ecosystem
d) Promoting biodiversity

7. How does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) differ from traditional pest control methods?
a) IPM focuses on using chemical pesticides only
b) IPM aims to eliminate all pests from the environment
c) IPM combines multiple pest control methods
d) IPM ignores the presence of pests
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8. What is the purpose of cultural pest control strategies?
a) To genetically modify crops for pest resistance
b) To regularly apply insecticides to control pests
c) To disrupt pest life cycles through various practices
d) To physically prevent pests from entering the environment

9. How do mechanical pest control strategies differ from biological pest control strategies?
a) Mechanical strategies involve the use of chemicals
b) Mechanical strategies focus on introducing natural predators
c) Mechanical strategies physically prevent pests, while biological strategies use natural enemies
d) Mechanical strategies aim to eliminate all pests from the environment

10. Why is sustainable pest control important for agriculture?

a) It ensures the complete eradication of pests
b) It minimizes the use of chemicals, reducing environmental impact
c) It promotes the use of genetically modified crops
d) It allows pests to thrive without any control measures