Mastering Integrated Pest Management

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Which method is used to detect pests in an integrated pest management (IPM) program?

  • Using traps to catch flying insects
  • Regular inspection of plants by specialists
  • Applying chemicals to plants
  • Using sticky cards to trap pests (correct)

What is the purpose of the two-sided (yellow/blue) design of sticky cards used in IPM?

  • To indicate the severity of pest infestation
  • To attract a wider variety of flying insects (correct)
  • To differentiate between different types of plants
  • To make the cards more visually appealing

What is the key to an effective IPM program?

  • Applying chemicals regularly
  • Regular monitoring to detect pests early (correct)
  • Using traps and sticky cards
  • Taking immediate action when pests are detected

What is the main advantage of the new integrated pest management (IPM) approach?

<p>Reducing the need for applying chemicals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should action be taken in an IPM program?

<p>Before the number of pests has a chance to increase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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