Pest Management Flashcards
1
Q
Pesticides
A
Pros:
- reduces damage and crops lost to pests
Cons:
- May kill non-target species
- May negatively impact human health
- Could infiltrate groundwater
- risk of pesticide resistance
2
Q
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
A
Pros:
- Reduces collateral damages
- Reduces contamination
- Reduces impact on human health
Cons:
- Time consuming
- Expensive
3
Q
Biocontrol
A
Uses natural predator, parasite controls target pest pollution.
- Not chemical
4
Q
Crop rotation
A
Prevents pests from becoming established.
