Asked by Bailey White on May 21, 2024

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What is one outcome of an integrated pest management program? 

A)  It can increase pesticide use. 
B)  It can increase inputs of fertilizer and irrigation water. 
C)  It can reduce pre-harvest, pest-induced crop losses by 50%. 
D)  It can decrease yields and increase costs.

Integrated Pest Management

An ecological approach to pest control, combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.

Pest-Induced Crop Losses

Crops damaged or destroyed by pests, resulting in decreased agricultural production and economic losses for farmers.

  • Recognize the significance of pest control in crop yield and protection.
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Nikita 581995May 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An integrated pest management program aims to reduce reliance on pesticides and instead uses a combination of techniques to manage pests, such as crop rotation, biological control, and monitoring. The result of implementing such a program is that it can reduce pre-harvest, pest-induced crop losses by 50%. This means that farmers can produce more crops with fewer losses and without increasing pesticide use. Therefore, C is the correct choice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they describe outcomes that are not consistent with the goals of an integrated pest management program.