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The tomato hornworm, Manduca Quinquemaculata,feeds on the leaves and stems of tomato plants, as well as other plants in the nightshade family, like eggplant and Potatoes. you can pick off the horn worms which is time-consuming or you can spray with a pesticide. there is another way to already Eradicate the horn worms as seen here. The white projections are the larvae of the braconid wasp, Cotesia congregatus. larvae that hatch from the wasps eggs which are laid on the horn worm, and then feed on the inside of the horn worm until the wasp is ready to pupate. This method of pest control is called

A. Genetic control
B. Bio magnification
C. Biological control
D. Pheromone application

The tomato hornworm, Manduca Quinquemaculata,feeds on the leaves and stems of tomato-example-1
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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

biocontrol is a method of controlling pests by the introduction of a natural enemy or predator.

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Answer:

C. Biological control

Step-by-step explanation:

Biological control of pest uses any living organisms or their products to reduce the harmful effects of pests. In the given example, tomato hornworm, which is pest on tomato plant, is controlled by use of larva of braconid wasp. The larva feed on inside of the hornworm. Hence, it is an example of biological controls.

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