High School

Which of the methods described below is not part of an integrated pest management system?

A. Handpicking pests off plants
B. Tilling soil to remove weeds
C. Using boric acid
D. Controlling pests with the release of natural predators

Answer :

Final answer:

Controlling pests with the release of natural predators is not part of an integrated pest management system.

Explanation:

The method that is not part of an integrated pest management system is controlling pests with the release of natural predators. Integrated pest management (IPM) involves the use of multiple methods simultaneously to control pest populations. While handpicking pests off plants, tilling soil to remove weeds, and using boric acid are all effective methods of pest control, controlling pests with the release of natural predators is not considered part of IPM.

Answer:

B) tilling soil to remove weeds

Explanation:

weeds have nothing to do with managing pests since weeds are not pests in this scenario