Methods of Pest and Disease Control in Agriculture - JSS1 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of cultural control methods in pest and disease management?
Using chemical pesticides
Altering cultural practices to reduce pest and disease impact
Encouraging the use of biological control agents
Implementing physical barriers around crops
Which of the following is an example of a cultural control method?
Applying insecticides
Crop rotation
Using biological predators
Installing physical barriers
What is the primary principle behind biological control in agriculture?
Eliminating all pests
Using natural enemies to control pest populations
Relying solely on chemical pesticides
Promoting monoculture
Which of the following is a benefit of biological control methods?
Rapid eradication of pests
Minimal environmental impact
Long-term persistence of chemical residues
Indiscriminate impact on beneficial organisms
What is the primary aim of chemical control methods in agriculture?
Enhancing soil fertility
Promoting biodiversity
Controlling pest and disease populations using chemical pesticides
Achieving long-term sustainability
What is a consideration when using chemical control methods in agriculture?
Indiscriminate impact on non-target organisms
Increasing reliance on biological control
Promotion of crop diversity
Reduced need for monitoring pest populations
Which physical control method involves the use of barriers to prevent pests from reaching crops?
Crop rotation
Biological control
Mulching
Installing insect screens
What distinguishes integrated pest management (IPM) from singular control methods?
Sole reliance on chemical pesticides
Complete exclusion of cultural practices
Comprehensive integration of multiple control methods
Limited consideration for environmental impact
What is the key advantage of using physical control methods in pest and disease management?
Minimal cost
High selectivity for specific pests
Rapid eradication of pests
Long-lasting effects on the environment
In integrated pest management (IPM), why is regular monitoring and assessment crucial?
To promote monoculture
To identify the most potent chemical pesticides
To inform timely and targeted control measures
To exclude biological control methods
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