Which method was used to control insect pests in alfalfa and potato fields,and in citrus groves in Florida?
A) spraying pests with insect hormones
B) spraying pests with insect pheromones
C) applying biological pest control
D) spraying pests with hot water

Question

Which method was used to control insect pests in alfalfa and potato fields,and in citrus groves in Florida? 
A) spraying pests with insect hormones 
B) spraying pests with insect pheromones 
C) applying biological pest control 
D) spraying pests with hot water

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Spraying pests with insect pheromones is a method of using the natural chemicals emitted by pests to manipulate their behavior, such as disrupting their mating patterns, and is commonly used in integrated pest management strategies in agriculture. It is a relatively non-toxic and environmentally friendly approach to controlling pests in alfalfa and potato fields and citrus groves in Florida. The other options listed (spraying with insect hormones, biological control, and hot water treatments) may be used in certain contexts, but are not typically the primary method of pest control in these crops.

Which Method Was Used to Control Insect Pests in Alfalfa