Which of the following would NOT help to encourage the growth of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A) Farms using IPM could be recognized by an EcoLogo label.
B) Governments could continue to subsidize chemical pesticides.
C) Governments could set up demonstration fields, or entire farms, that demonstrate the success of IPM.
D) There could be special crop insurance, tax breaks, and other incentives for farmers using IPM.

Question

Which of the following would NOT help to encourage the growth of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? 
A) Farms using IPM could be recognized by an EcoLogo label. 
B) Governments could continue to subsidize chemical pesticides. 
C) Governments could set up demonstration fields, or entire farms, that demonstrate the success of IPM. 
D) There could be special crop insurance, tax breaks, and other incentives for farmers using IPM.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Subsidizing chemical pesticides would conflict with the principles of IPM, which seeks to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides. Therefore, government subsidies for chemical pesticides would not encourage the growth or adoption of IPM.

Which of the Following Would NOT Help to Encourage the Growth