HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT
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Question
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Biological control’s Natural Agents includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
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Fertilizers
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Pathogens
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Parasites
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Predators
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Often, the natural enemies are found in the home range of the invasive pest. Some notable examples of classical biological control include the use of decapitating flies (several Pseudacteon species) against red imported fire ants, and a group of flea beetles, thrips, and stem borers used against alligator weed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Other than insects, microbes are also used as biocontrol agents. These microbes include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans.
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