5.6 Pest Control Methods

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What are fungicides?

Pesticides that target only fungi

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What are rodenticides?

Pesticides that only target rodents

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What is the difference between a persistent and nonpersistent pesticide?

Persistent pesticides remain in the environment for long periods, while non-persistent pesticides break down quickly and have a shorter residual effect.

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What are some integrated pest managements?

Some strategies include crop rotation, intercropping, pest-resistant crop varieties, and introducing predators for pests.

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What is the major disadvantage for pesticides use?

Pesticide resistance

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What is pesticide resistance?

It is when the pests are exposed to a pesticide multiple times and are adapted to it.