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Which method is used to detect pests in an integrated pest management (IPM) program?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main advantage of the new integrated pest management (IPM) approach?
When should action be taken in an IPM program?
When should action be taken in an IPM program?