Chemical control refers to which practice?

Chemical control refers to which practice?

• A. Use of pesticides.
• B. Physical barriers.
• C. Sanitation.
• D. Monitoring.

Answer: (A)

Chemical control means using pesticides to manage pests. It involves applying chemical substances designed to kill or suppress pests such as insects, fungi, weeds, or other harmful organisms. This is different from other approaches: physical barriers block pest entry, sanitation reduces available food and harborage, and monitoring involves assessing pest levels to decide if action is needed. In an IPM context, chemical control is used when appropriate and typically in conjunction with monitoring and other methods, following label instructions and considering resistance and safety.

Chemical control means using pesticides to manage pests. It involves applying chemical substances designed to kill or suppress pests such as insects, fungi, weeds, or other harmful organisms. This is different from other approaches: physical barriers block pest entry, sanitation reduces available food and harborage, and monitoring involves assessing pest levels to decide if action is needed. In an IPM context, chemical control is used when appropriate and typically in conjunction with monitoring and other methods, following label instructions and considering resistance and safety.