Author Question: How do infectious and noninfectious forest diseases differ? How are they alike? What will be an ... (Read 88 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

How do infectious and noninfectious forest diseases differ? How are they alike?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List and describe the four categories of forest insect control measures

What will be an ideal response?

pallen55 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Differ: Infectious forest diseases are usually caused by parasitesliving organisms that attach to, feed from, or
enter the bodies of trees. Noninfectious diseases are generally caused by environmental problems such as acid
rain, ice, drought, or flooding.
Alike: They both cause the affected tree to be less healthy or even die.

Answer to Question 2

Natural controlsthe use of natural insect enemies to control them.
Biological controlsthe introduction of predators or pathogens to control insects.
Management controlsthe use of clearing, fire, or other management techniques.
Chemical controlsthe use of chemicals to control insect pests