Crop Protection Dosages Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the common name of the pest targeted in rice with a dosage of 50 - 75 gm/ha and a waiting period of 32 days?

Green leaf hopper (correct)

Whorl maggot

Rice gall midge

Sugarcane Early shoot borer

For which crop is the termite targeted at a dosage of 0.06 gm/ha with a formulation of 20 kg and a waiting period of 91 days?

Sugarcane

Rice

Groundnut

Wheat (correct)

What is the common name of the pest targeted in grapes with a formulation of 50 - 62.5 gm/ml and a dilution in water of 750 - 1000 liters?

Thrips (correct)

Leaf folder

Stem borer

Diamond back moth

Which pest is targeted in onion with a dosage of 60 gm/ha, a formulation of 75 gm/ml, and a waiting period of 15 days?

Thrips Signup and view all the answers

In which crop is the termite targeted with a formulation of 120 gm/ml, to be dissolved in water and mixed with sand at a rate of 500-1000 liters/ha?

Sugarcane Signup and view all the answers

Which crop targets Jassids & Thrips using a formulation of 94 gm/ml and requires a dilution of 50-100 ml per plant?

Cotton Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) over traditional broad-spectrum insecticides?

Lower toxicity to non-target organisms Signup and view all the answers

Why do Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) tend to be more selective in their action compared to traditional insecticides?

They target specific stages of the pest's life cycle Signup and view all the answers

How do Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) help in delaying the development of resistant pest strains?

Unique mode of action that doesn't induce resistance quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential hazard associated with excessive exposure to certain Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs)?

Reproductive issues and health problems Signup and view all the answers

How does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) contribute to reducing the environmental impact of using Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs)?

By combining multiple strategies to manage pests with fewer chemicals Signup and view all the answers

Why is proper handling, storage, and disposal of Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) crucial?

To mitigate risks of reproductive issues or health problems Signup and view all the answers

How do Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) typically disrupt the life cycle of insects?

By interfering with the physiological processes necessary for pest development Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific target of some IGRs when it comes to the developmental stage of larvae?

Preventing larvae from molting to progress through subsequent stages Signup and view all the answers

How do IGRs targeting adults disrupt the insect population?

By preventing eggs or pupae from developing into adult insects Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome for larvae affected by IGRs that inhibit the molting process?

Becoming immobile and unable to feed effectively Signup and view all the answers

How do IGRs contribute to reducing the spread of diseases transmitted by insects like mosquitoes?

By preventing mosquitoes from maturing into an infectious stage Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) from traditional chemical pesticides in terms of minimizing ecological impact?

They mimic natural hormones and target specific stages of the insect's life cycle Signup and view all the answers