Question

    Which IPM strategy involves using physical barriers or

    traps to prevent pests from reaching crops?
    A Chemical control Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cultural control Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mechanical control Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Biological control Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Mechanical control is an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy that involves using physical barriers or traps to prevent pests from reaching crops. This method aims to physically exclude pests from the cultivated area or capture them using mechanical devices, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

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