Crop Protection Dosages Quiz

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do IGRs targeting adults disrupt the insect population?

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

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

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