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Chemicals in Pest Management

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What is the main purpose of using chemicals in pest management?

To increase disease in pests
To eradicate pests completely
To reduce initial inoculum of pests
To reduce pest population and growth rate (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a pesticide?

Botanical agents (correct)
Pathogen growth inhibitors
Toxic chemical substances
Insect growth regulators

Which of the following is the correct definition of a pesticide?

A chemical compound synthesized in the laboratory to kill pests
A botanical or biological agent used to reduce pest population and growth rate
A substance or mixture of substances intentionally released into the environment to control and destroy pests (correct)
A toxic chemical substance used to reduce disease increase in pests

What are the sources of chemicals used in pest management?

Existing toxic chemical compounds, chemicals synthesized in the laboratory, and botanical or biological origin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for chemicals that do not necessarily kill pests directly?

Pesticides (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to chemicals emitted by living organisms that induce a behavioral or physiological response in other individuals?

Semiochemicals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'semiochemical'?

Greek word 'semeion' (A) Signup and view all the answers

Insects use semiochemicals for which of the following purposes?

To avoid competition and escape natural enemies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main groups of semiochemicals?

Allelochemicals and pheromones (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for chemicals that mediate interaction between individuals within the same species?

Pheromones (A) Signup and view all the answers

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