Biology · Biology and its Major Fields of Specialization
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The control of pests has traditionally meant regulation by natural enemies, predators, parasites and pathogens. This type of control is known as:
- A
Cultural Control
- B
Biological Control
- C
Pesticides Control
- D
Insecticides Control
Control of pests by means of introducing natural predators or diseases affecting the pests comes under the umbrella of biological control.
Option A is incorrect because cultural control refers to the manipulation of environmental and agricultural practices to minimize pest populations, not relying on natural enemies.
Control of pests by means of introducing natural predators or diseases affecting the pests comes under the umbrella of biological control.
Option C is incorrect because pesticides involve the use of chemical substances to control pests, while the given description refers to a method involving natural enemies.
Option D is incorrect because insecticides are a subset of pesticides used specifically to control insects, and the given method involves a broader range of natural enemies beyond just insects.
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