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A farmer is experiencing an approximate 5% loss of his crops due to pests. According to IPM what should he do?

A farmer is experiencing an approximate 5% loss of his crops due to pests. According-example-1
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The correct option is D. since the loss is below the 10% level, the farmer should do nothing at this time

Step-by-step explanation:

-Integrated pest management (IPM) is a central organizing principle to guide pesticide use.

-IMP emphasizes the treatment of pests before they get ahead, that is, it points more to a preventive treatment since it is the most effective.

-In this case we already see the consequence of a plague and since the loss is not so significant, IMP recommends doing nothing since the application of products is not economically profitable either.

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