Crop Protection: Pests

The video tutorial discusses crop pests, which include insects, rodents, and other animals that damage crops. It explains how these pests destroy crops by injuring roots, stems, or leaves, and how farmers suffer losses due to pest attacks. The tutorial covers chemical pest control methods, highlighting the harmful effects of pesticides on health and the environment. It also explores cultural pest control methods, such as crop rotation and intercropping, which help reduce pest attacks by confusing pests. Proper irrigation, fertilization, and storage practices are also discussed as ways to protect crops from pests.

Which of the following is NOT considered a crop pest?

• Rabbits

• Cows

• Swallows

• Caterpillars

What is one way that beetles and caterpillars damage crops?

• By boring into the fruits

• By feeding on the leaves

• By chewing on the roots

• By sucking the cell sap

What is a potential risk of using chemical pesticides?

• They can attract more pests

• They can increase crop yield

• They can contaminate water bodies

• They can improve soil fertility

How do farmers protect themselves when applying pesticides?

• By using a shield

• By covering their nose and mouth with a mask

• By wearing gloves

• By applying pesticides at night

What is crop rotation?

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Planting crops in a circular pattern

• Growing two or more crops in planned succession

• Growing the same crop repeatedly

Why is it beneficial to keep the field clean after harvest?

• To increase soil moisture

• To prevent pest infestation

• To attract beneficial insects

• To enhance crop color

What natural method do Indian farmers use to repel insects in stored grains?

• Using electric repellents

• Storing in plastic bags

• Placing neem leaves

• Using chemical sprays