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?

    <p>Existing toxic chemical compounds, chemicals synthesized in the laboratory, and botanical or biological origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pesticides</p> 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?

    <p>Semiochemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'semiochemical'?

    <p>Greek word 'semeion'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Insects use semiochemicals for which of the following purposes?

    <p>To avoid competition and escape natural enemies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main groups of semiochemicals?

    <p>Allelochemicals and pheromones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pheromones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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