Pest and Disease Control - JSS3 Agricultural Science Lesson Note

Pest control involves managing organisms like insects, rodents, and others that threaten crop health and yield. Strategies include biological control, which introduces natural predators or parasites, chemical control using pesticides, and cultural control methods like crop rotation and intercropping to disrupt pest life cycles. Similarly, disease control focuses on preventing and managing plant diseases through measures such as planting resistant varieties, using fungicides and bactericides, and maintaining sanitation practices to limit disease spread.