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Which technique is the most widely used under the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?
The sterile male technique
What is the purpose of subjecting insects to sterilization by irradiation or chemical mutagens?
To cause genetic mutations in insects
What is the drawback of using tris-(1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide as a chemical sterilant in insects?
It is mutagenic and carcinogenic to humans and animals
What is the purpose of the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?
To manipulate the genetic component of pest populations
What happens to the fertile females that mate with released sterile males?
They become sterile
Which term refers to chemicals emitted by living organisms that induce a behavioral or physiological response in other individuals?
Semiochemicals
What is the origin of the word 'semiochemical'?
Greek word 'sign'
What are the two broad groups of semiochemicals?
Pheromones and allelochemicals
How do insects use semiochemicals?
To locate a mate, host, and food source
Test your knowledge on the Genetic Control of Insect Pests and discover the various methods used to manipulate their genetic component for population control. Explore the widely used sterile male technique and its application in the sterile insect technique (SIT).
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