Pest Control Methods and Safety

The lecture covers natural and applied pest control methods. Natural control involves environmental factors, while applied control includes cultural, mechanical, physical, biological, genetic, regulatory, and chemical methods. Each method is explained with examples, highlighting their importance and application in agriculture and pest management.

What is the primary focus of natural pest control?

• Relying on natural environmental factors

• Genetically modifying plants

• Using chemical pesticides

• Employing mechanical traps

Which of the following is NOT a factor in natural pest control?

• Climatology factors

• Biotic factors

• Genetic modification

• Physical factors

What is the main goal of cultural pest control?

• To increase pesticide use

• To make the environment less suitable for pests

• To genetically alter pests

• To use sound to deter pests

Which method involves using traps and barriers to control pests?

• Cultural control

• Chemical control

• Mechanical control

• Genetic control

How does biological pest control work?

• By using chemical pesticides

• By using mechanical traps

• By introducing natural predators

• By altering the climate

What is a key aspect of genetic pest control?

• Using sound waves

• Sterilizing pests genetically

• Applying chemical pesticides

• Introducing new predators

What is the purpose of regulatory pest control?

• To increase pest population

• To use chemical pesticides

• To monitor and inspect pest outbreaks

• To genetically modify crops

Why is chemical pest control considered necessary?

• It is the only method available

• It provides rapid and effective control

• It is environmentally friendly

• It is the cheapest method

What safety measure is crucial when applying chemical pesticides?

• Applying pesticides in windy conditions

• Wearing protective gear

• Using nozzles without protection

• Ignoring label instructions

What is a potential downside of chemical pest control?

• It is the most natural method

• It is always effective

• It can harm non-target organisms

• It requires no safety precautions