Struggling with various pests attacking the garden every year,a neighbor suggests that next year they might plant a row of marigold flowers completely around the outside edge of the garden.Sure enough,the next year they did this and had fewer pests and better crops.This strategy represents
A)cultural control.
B)natural enemies control.
C)genetic control.
D)natural chemical control.

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Planting marigold flowers around the outside edge of the garden is an example of cultural control, which involves modifying the environment or cultural practices to reduce pest populations. Marigold flowers are known to repel certain pests and attract beneficial insects, providing a barrier of protection for the garden. Natural enemies control involves promoting the presence of natural predators or parasites that attack pests, genetic control involves breeding plants with pest-resistant traits, and natural chemical control involves using naturally occurring chemicals to repel or control pests.

Struggling with Various Pests Attacking the Garden Every Year,a Neighbor