HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For IPM to be successful, you need a ____ procedure
A
Pesticide
B
Threshold
C
Fertilizing
D
Scouting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scouting and monitoring are critical steps in pest management that allow managers to quantify pest pressure and the potential for crop damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scouting is the first step in IPM, which is accurate pest identification. The accuracy of scouting techniques depends on the sampling procedure, consistency of method, and weather conditions. Scouting involves visually identifying insect specimens or plant injury symptoms.

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