Question

To carry out an Integrated pest management(IPM) program, you need to ________________________, recognize abnormal conditions and identify their causes, understand the different control methods available, and determine the costs and benefits of treatment. A) water your crops extensively B) scout and monitor your fields C) plant the same crop year after year D) apply broad spectrum pesticides annually

Answer 1

Correct answer: B). Scout and monitor your fields

Integrated pest management is a long-term pest prevention or the damage caused by using the combination of techniques like biological control, modification of cultural practice, use of resistant varieties of seeds and habitat manipulation technique.

The main principle involved in the process of integrated pest management is to identify the pest and their host. Then establish monitoring guidelines for each pest.