DENDROLOGY

TREE DISEASES AND PESTS

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are Pest Control Strategies? (Choose all that apply)
A
Biological control
B
Chemical control
C
Irregular control
D
Cultural control
E
Physical control
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hint: Natural pest control is also known as Biological pest control. This is a method to control pests such as weeds, insects, mites, and plant diseases by using some other organisms. Their mechanism mainly relies on herbivory, parasitism, and predation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Selection of seeds of relatively pest resistant/tolerant varieties which play a significant role in pest suppression. Adjustment of time of sowing and harvesting to escape peak season of pest attack. Rotation of crops with non-host crops. It helps in reduction of incidence of soil borne diseases.

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