Pest Control

The video tutorial explains what pests are and how they affect agriculture. It covers two main methods of pest control: chemical control using pesticides and biological control using natural predators. The video discusses the pros and cons of each method, including the environmental impact of pesticides like DDT and the potential issues with introducing new species for biological control. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing the importance of effective pest control for maximizing crop yields.

What is a pest and how does it affect agriculture?

Explain the concept of bioaccumulation and its impact on food chains.

What are the potential consequences of using pesticides like DDT?

Describe the biological control method and provide an example.

What happened with the introduction of the Hawaiian cane toad in Australia?