Question

How can you control the pests in a crop field?

Answer 1

Pests:

Insects that damage crops and decrease the yield of the field are called pests.

Control of pests in the crop fields is done in different ways:

1. Biological pest control: Biological pest control is a method of controlling pests such as insects and mites by using other organisms.
2. Mechanical control: Mechanical pest control is the management and control of pests using physical means such as fences, barriers, or electronic wires.
3. Physical pest control: Physical pest control is a method of getting rid of insects and small rodents by killing, removing, or setting up barriers that will prevent further destruction of one's plants.
4. Chemical control: It is the use of chemical pesticides to kill pests.
5. Crop rotation: It disturbs the life cycle of pests.