Topic 4 Plant health 2

What does IPM stand for in the context of pest management?

• Invasive Pest Mitigation

• Integrated Pest Management

• Immediate Pest Measures

• Industrial Pest Maintenance

What is the main aim of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

• To use the maximum amount of pesticides for quick results

• To focus solely on the eradication of pests

• To minimize the use of pesticides while effectively managing pest populations

• To use a single strategy for pest control

Which of the following best describes the approach of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

• A single-focused approach that relies on chemical treatments

• A holistic approach that combines multiple strategies

• A temporary solution to pest control

• A method that prioritizes the use of natural predators only

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is considered environmentally sustainable because it:

• Uses the highest amount of chemicals to ensure pests are eliminated

• Focuses on short-term pest control

• Involves strategies that work together to prevent, monitor, and control pests effectively

• Relies solely on natural predators to manage pests

What is essential for effective pest control according to IPM?

• Only chemical use

• Accurate identification of the pest

• Ignoring pest biology

• Focusing on a single control method

What does regular monitoring in IPM help with?

• Decreasing the use of pesticides

• Identifying problems early and allowing for timely intervention

• Increasing pest populations

• Reducing the need for monitoring

Which of the following is a preventive measure in IPM?

• Using only pesticides

• Ignoring sanitation practices

• Sanitation practices and cultural controls

• Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

What do cultural controls in IPM involve?

• Using more pesticides

• Modifying the environment to make it less hospitable to pests

• Planting only one type of crop

• Avoiding any changes to planting schedules

What does biological control involve in pest management?

• Using chemical pesticides as the first line of defense

• Using natural enemies of pests, such as predators or parasites

• Using physical barriers to prevent pests from accessing plants

• Capturing and removing pests manually

When should chemical controls be used in pest management?

• As the first method of pest control

• After mechanical and physical controls have been tried

• Before any other pest control methods are considered

• Chemical controls should never be used