Question

How might insect pests be controlled without using chemicals that may pollute the soil?

Answer 1

Dear User,
Some ways to control insect pests without using the chemicals that pollute the soil are :

• By use of bio pesticides. They are made up of disease causing bacteria, fungi, viruses etc. that are effective against their taget insects and are non toxic to humans, pets, wildlife. They are short lived in the environment.
• By introducing natural enemies of pests like spiders, insects etc.
• By using naturally occuring chemicals that are non toxic and that interferes in the biological functioning of the pests.