sustainable agriculture (Pest Control) Flashcards
1
Q
what is pest control ?
A
the regulation or managemnet of species that are considered pests
2
Q
why is pest control necessary/ important ?
A
pests are harmful to crops , livestock, the enviornment and the economy. they are undesirable competitors , parasites or predators ion ecosystem.
3
Q
examples of major agricultural pests in the caribbean
A
insects, mematodes, worms, some bacteria and viruses , weeds and vertebrates.
4
Q
what are the types of pest control?
A
- biologiocal control,
- genetic control
- pheromones and harmones
- intergrated pest management
5
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what is biologiocal control.
A
it is the deliberate use of natural enemies of an agricultural pest to reduce its populations. Biological controls require agents that can target any stage of the pest life cycle.
