Diploma in Agric. Management: Plant Production 2A 2024

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What is the advantage of combining different strategies in integrated pest management programs?

It guarantees total eradication of pests in a single application
It reduces the need for constant monitoring of pest populations
It ensures that a single tactic failure will not lead to complete program failure (correct)
It increases the speed at which pests develop resistance to control tactics

What is one issue highlighted with extensive use of a single tactic, such as widespread insecticide application?

It reduces the need for other pest control strategies
It leads to gradual or abrupt failure of the tactic (correct)
It increases the effectiveness of the tactic over time
It makes the tactic resistant to evolving pest populations

What is a basic principle of integrated pest management programs?

Using a single strategy with multiple tactics
Utilizing only cultural practices for pest control
Employing multiple strategies and tactics (correct)
Dependence on a single control tactic for all pests

Which practice is NOT considered a common pest management tactic?

Planting more susceptible crops (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is diversification often helpful in managing pest problems?

It improves consistency in pest management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of insecticides in pest control?

Insecticides have several modes of action and are commonly used for rescue treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of a resistance management program?

Applying pesticides only when absolutely necessary (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is crop rotation important in pest management?

To reduce the advantage of resistant individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using mixtures of pesticides from different chemical families?

To delay or prevent resistance build-up (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are rotations or alternations of pesticides effective in managing resistance development?

Because it prevents resistance development (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is NOT mentioned in the text for managing resistance development?

Continuous use of the same pesticide (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does using integrated pest management involve?

Including cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control measures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between chemical pest control and integrated pest management?

Chemical pest control relies on products (poisons) while integrated pest management relies on processes (planning, documentation, problem solving) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of field scouting in an Integrated Pest Management program?

Helping to define the pest problems accurately (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative impact of chemical pest control?

Kills off beneficial insects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of integrated pest management over chemical pest control in terms of sustainability?

Promotes good communication among site users and managers (C) Signup and view all the answers

In integrated pest management, what is the primary focus for managing pests?

Preventing or correcting the source of pest problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does field scouting help achieve in an IPM program?

Accurately defines the pest problems (B) Signup and view all the answers