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rosent76

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Why is integrated pest management better than traditional techniques that used pesticide sprays preventatively?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What factors should be taken into account when selecting a pesticide to use for a pest problem in your garden?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Because it does not put pesticides into the environment when they are not essential.

Answer to Question 2

Is the pesticide specific to kill only that pest? What is the toxicity of the pesticide?
Is the pesticide non-toxic to beneficial organisms? What is the residual life of the pesticide?

What is the mode of action of the pesticide?

Is there a biological or biorational control that can be used for this pest problem?



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