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What is the primary reason for the development of pesticide resistance in pests?
What is the primary reason for the development of pesticide resistance in pests?
- Inadequate use of fungicides
- Inadequate removal of weeds from the farm
- Lack of crop rotation in farming
- Overuse of pesticides leading to natural selection (correct)
What happened to the boll weevil in cotton after the introduction of DDT?
What happened to the boll weevil in cotton after the introduction of DDT?
- It showed resistance to DDT in about 5 years (correct)
- It became extinct
- It disappeared from the farm
- It became immune to all pesticides
What is a consequence of the overuse of pesticides?
What is a consequence of the overuse of pesticides?
- Improved soil health
- Primary pest resurgence and death of natural enemies (correct)
- Increased crop yield
- Reduced pest population
When was the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) first introduced?
When was the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) first introduced?
Why did the development of effective and inexpensive pesticides hinder the development of IPM?
Why did the development of effective and inexpensive pesticides hinder the development of IPM?
How many species of insects have developed resistance to one or more pesticides?
How many species of insects have developed resistance to one or more pesticides?
What is an example of a preventative practice in integrated pest management?
What is an example of a preventative practice in integrated pest management?
Why might an insecticide treatment not be necessary for leafhoppers?
Why might an insecticide treatment not be necessary for leafhoppers?
What is the key factor in deciding whether to initiate pest management techniques?
What is the key factor in deciding whether to initiate pest management techniques?
Why might more alternative pest management practices be used in high-value vegetable crops?
Why might more alternative pest management practices be used in high-value vegetable crops?
How do high-value crops differ from low-value commodity crops in terms of pest management?
How do high-value crops differ from low-value commodity crops in terms of pest management?
What is the goal of integrated pest management?
What is the goal of integrated pest management?
What was the primary basis for pest control strategies before the implementation of IPM programs?
What was the primary basis for pest control strategies before the implementation of IPM programs?
What was the outcome of monitoring in apple orchards during the early IPM implementation?
What was the outcome of monitoring in apple orchards during the early IPM implementation?
What is the primary goal of IPM programs?
What is the primary goal of IPM programs?
What is the purpose of rescue treatments in IPM programs?
What is the purpose of rescue treatments in IPM programs?
What is the focus of IPM philosophy in pest management?
What is the focus of IPM philosophy in pest management?
How did farmers initially respond to IPM programs?
How did farmers initially respond to IPM programs?
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