5.6 Pest Control Methods

• Pests are organisms that negatively affect humans, their activities, or the environment
• The objectives of pest control include protecting crops, preventing disease spread, and ensuring human health.
• Match the pest type with its example:

  Insects ↔️ Aphids

  Rodents ↔️ Rats

  Weeds ↔️ Dandelions
• Pests can be broadly categorized into three main types: insects, rodents, and weeds
• Termites are an example of insects that damage crops and spread diseases.
• What is an example of a rodent that gnaws on structures and contaminates food?

  Rats
• Weeds compete with crops for resources and can reduce crop yields
• Match the pest type with its typical damage:

  Insects ↔️ Crop damage

  Rodents ↔️ Contaminated food

  Weeds ↔️ Reduced crop yields
• What are three examples of pests mentioned in the study material?

  Insects, rodents, and weeds
• Pests can cause damage to crops, transmit diseases, and reduce property integrity.
• Pests are broadly categorized into insects, rodents, and weeds
• Match the pest type with its example:

  Insects ↔️ Termites

  Rodents ↔️ Mice

  Weeds ↔️ Thistle
• Natural pesticides are derived from organic sources like plants or microorganisms.
• Synthetic pesticides are man-made chemicals
• What is an example of a natural pesticide derived from organic sources?

  Neem oil
• Synthetic pesticides are derived from plants or animals.

  False
• Match the pesticide type with its example:

  Natural ↔️ Pyrethrin

  Synthetic ↔️ Neonicotinoids
• What are the two main categories of pesticides?

  Natural and synthetic
• Natural pesticides are derived from organic sources.
• Synthetic pesticides are *man-made* chemicals
• Match the pesticide type with its origin:

  Natural ↔️ Organic sources

  Synthetic ↔️ Man-made chemicals
• Give an example of a natural pesticide.

  Neem oil
• Organophosphates are an example of a synthetic pesticide
• Order the benefits of synthetic pesticides:

  1️⃣ Effective pest control

  2️⃣ Increased crop yields

  3️⃣ Reduced crop damage
• Synthetic pesticides can contribute to environmental pollution.
• What is a drawback of synthetic pesticides related to pests?

  Pesticide resistance
• Pesticide resistance is a drawback of synthetic pesticide effectiveness
• Match the aspect of synthetic pesticides with its benefit or drawback:

  Effectiveness ↔️ Effective pest control ||| Development of pesticide resistance

  Environmental Impact ↔️ Increased crop yields ||| Environmental pollution

  Human Health ↔️ Reduced crop damage ||| Human health risks
• What are three benefits of using synthetic pesticides?

  Effective pest control, increased crop yields, reduced crop damage
• One drawback of synthetic pesticides is the development of pesticide-resistant pests
• Match the aspect of synthetic pesticides with their corresponding benefits or drawbacks:

  Effectiveness ↔️ Effective pest control ||| Development of pesticide resistance

  Environmental Impact ↔️ Increased crop yields ||| Environmental pollution

  Human Health ↔️ Reduced crop damage ||| Human health risks
• Synthetic pesticides like organophosphates can contaminate water sources if not handled properly.
• What are pests defined as in pest control strategies?

  Organisms that negatively impact humans
• Pest control aims to reduce damage to crops, prevent disease spread, and maintain property
• Match the term with its definition and objectives:

  Pests ↔️ Organisms causing negative impact ||| Damage crops, spread diseases, cause property damage

  Pest Control ↔️ Strategies to manage pests ||| Protect crops, prevent disease spread, maintain property integrity
• What are the three main types of pests?

  Insects, Rodents, Weeds
• Insects, rodents, and weeds can all cause typical damage to crops, property, and human health.
• Give three examples of insects that are considered pests.

  Aphids, Termites, Mosquitoes
• Rodents can contaminate food, gnaw structures, and spread diseases
• Name three examples of weeds that compete with crops for resources.

  Dandelions, Thistle, Ragweed