Transcript Harmful Effects of Insects

Insect Control
Harmful Effects of Insects
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Chewing on plant parts.
Sucking plant sap from plant parts.
Boring holes into plant parts.
Laying eggs in the plant.
Spreading pathogens.
Carrying and establishing other insects in/on plants.
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
369.T1
Insect Control
Primary Means of Insect Control
Physical:
Cultural:
Direct removal of insects.
Practicing crop rotation, early or
delayed planting of crops, use of
resistant crops.
Biological: Using other insects or pathogens to
control pests.
Chemical: Applying gases, liquids, powders, or
granules to control insects.
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
369.T2