Pests Activity

(a)   are actually defined as any life form which competes for resources or can be dangerous to another's health.

Insects such as (a)   worms can damage lawns, crops and other plants by feeding off the roots.

Aphids and (a)   worms are a major problem in gardens and crops, as they damage the leaves of plants, affecting their ability to effectively process energy.

Match the following words to the correct definition

• Disease

• any condition in a plant caused by living and non- living agents which interferes with normal growth and development

• Living Disease

• agents such as environmental stress or cultural care

• Non-Living Disease

• microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria

Nematodes are NOT parasites

• True

• False

Fungi can affect ornamental plants, crops and gardens.

• True

• False

Weeds are considered to be a type of pest.

• True

• False