Question

Which of the following is the basis of Integrated pest management?
(A). Reliance on pesticides to control insect-pest
(B). All pest population levels are injurious to crops
(C). Some pest population is required for the survival of natural enemies of pests
(D). Planting crops in such a way as to minimize or prevent pest problems
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (B) only
• (B) and (D) only
• (B) and (C) only
• (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Remember that IPM does NOT aim to "eradicate" pests, but to "manage" them below economically damaging levels using ecologically sound methods.
This helps identify (C) and (D) as the correct choices.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D