Ecol Group 7

Question 1

is the process of breaking down these organic materials by means of soil organisms to produce
biologically stable products that can act as slow-release sources of plant- available nutrients

Answer 1

Composting

Question 2

is a rich, friable and soil-like material made from farm wastes, crop residues, grass clippings, green manure crops, fallen leaves, vegetables, kitchen refuse, animal manures and other decomposable materials.

Answer 2

Compost

Question 3

is a small-scale composting method suitable for households or small gardens.

Answer 3

Backyard Composting

Question 4

involves creating long, narrow piles or rows of organic waste. These rows are periodically turned and aerated to promote decomposition.

Answer 4

Windrow Composting

Question 5

utilizes earthworms to break down organic waste.

Answer 5

Vermicomposting

Question 6

means artificial rearing or cultivation of worms (Earthworms) and the technology is the scientific process of using them for the betterment of human beings.

Answer 6

Vermicomposting/Vermiculture

Question 7

the excreta of earthworm, which is rich in humus.

Answer 7

Vermicast

Question 8

considering all available pest control techniques and other measures that discourage the development of pest populations, while minimizing risks to human health and the environment.

Answer 8

Integrated Pest Management or IPM

Question 9

refers to the manipulation of the crop production system or cultural practices to reduce or eliminate pest populations.

Answer 9

Cultural Approach

Question 10

uses mechanical force or manual labor either for the destruction or exclusion of pests

Answer 10

Mechanical Approach

Question 11

are direct or indirect (non-chemical) measures that destroy pests outright or make the environment unsuitable for their entry, dispersal, survival, or reproduction.

Answer 11

Physical Approach

Question 12

refers to beneficial action of predators, parasites, pathogens, and competitors in controlling pest

Answer 12

Biological Approach

Question 13

the use of chemical substances to get rid of or repel pests.

Answer 13

Chemical Approach

Question 14

is a framework that illustrates the hierarchy of strategies used in managing pests in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

Answer 14

IPM Pyramid

Question 15

True or False.
Compost piles should include a balance of “greens” (nitrogen-rich) and “browns” (carbon-rich) materials.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

True or False.
The goal of IPM is to completely eliminate all pests.

Answer 16

False. IPM aims to manage pests to acceptable levels, not necessarily eliminate them.

Question 17

True or False. Worm bins need to be kept in direct sunlight to keep the worms warm

Answer 17

False. Worms thrive in cool, dark, and moist conditions.

Question 18

True or False.
Red wiggler worms are the most commonly used species in vermiculture

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or False.
IPM emphasizes combining multiple approaches to effectively manage pests.

Answer 19

True ateq

Question 20

True or False.
The cultural approach in IPM focuses on modifying farming practices to prevent pest problems.

Answer 20

True