Question

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20. A specific aphid is known to infest spinach, peppers, and tomatoes. How could a farmer use biological control to reduce aphids on these crops?
O A. Apply neem oil to the crops
O B. Introduce ladybugs to eat the aphids
O C. Introduce honeybees to pollinate the crops
D. Only plant crops that produce the Bt toxin

Answer 1

O B. Introduce ladybugs to eat the aphids

Step-by-step explanation:

In crop production, there are certain pests known to categorically affect a particular crop plant. Hence, there are ways devised to tackle this issue of pest attack on crops. One of those ways is the "BIOLOGICAL CONTROL METHOD".

The biological control method involves the use of natural enemies to combat pest organisms. The natural enemies are living organisms that prey on the so called pest organism. This is the case in this question, where a specific aphid is known to infest spinach, peppers, and tomatoes.

The farmer will employ biological control method in stopping these aphids by introducing ladybugs to eat the aphids.