Question

Using lady beetles to prey upon aphids and mealy bugs is an example of

• A. Resource allocation
• B. A biological control method
• C. A biological magnification method
• D. An increased use of insecticides
• E. The benefits of invasive species

Answer 1

The correct option is B A biological control method

A. Resource allocation is the use of available resources to achieve a goal.

B. Biological control method is the use of an organism to get rid of other organism which may be harmful or non beneficial.

C. Biological magnification is the increase in concentration of a substance at each successive trophic level of a food chain.

D. Insecticides are the chemicals used to get rid of harmful insects and their increased use can lead to deterioration of soil quality.

E. Invasive species is the species that is not native to a specific area.

Since, use of lady beetles to get rid of aphids and mealy bugs is involving the use of one organism to get rid of another organism, it is an example of biological control method.

So, the correct answer is 'A biological control method'.