Question

Physical removal of an invasive species is an example of _______. a. mechanical control b. chemical control c. biological control d. all of the above

Answer 1

Physical removal of an invasive species is an example of _______. a. mechanical control

Answer 2

The right option is; a. mechanical control

Physical removal of an invasive species is an example of mechanical control.

Mechanical control is the use of physical means (such as hand picking, weeding, use of fences, and trapping of pests) in the management and control of pests. Mechanical control also involves changing the physical conditions such as temperature in a particular area to control pest. An example is the use of high temperature to kill insects in farm produce.