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What are the components of IPM?
What are the components of IPM?
- Magnetic, gravitational and nuclear measures
- Physical, mechanical and electrical measures
- Cultural, biological and chemical measures (correct)
- Thermal, acoustic and optical measures
What is the aim of IPM?
What is the aim of IPM?
- To promote the use of artificial pest control methods
- To maximize the use of chemical pesticides
- To encourage natural pest control mechanisms (correct)
- To eliminate all pests from the environment
What is the main objective of IPM?
What is the main objective of IPM?
- To promote natural pest control mechanisms (correct)
- To completely eradicate pests from the environment
- To increase the use of synthetic fertilizers
- To encourage the use of chemical pesticides
Who is responsible for implementing IPM practices?
Who is responsible for implementing IPM practices?
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- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a pest control technique.
- IPM integrates appropriate measures to discourage pest populations.
- IPM encourages natural pest control mechanisms.
- IPM is a combination of cultural, biological and chemical measures.
- IPM evaluates potential cost-effectiveness of control tactics and methods.
- IPM is a flexible system that makes use of local resources.
- IPM is a site-specific strategy for managing pests.
- IPM is environmentally sound and socially acceptable.
- Farmers adopt IPM practices that are practical and valuable to their activities.
- IPM implementation lies with farmers.
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