Question
Explain the methods of controlling insect pests.
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Answer
Controlling insect pests:
- Root cutting type of insects is controlled by mixing insecticides in the soil.
Example: Chloropyriphos.
- Stem and leaf cutting type of insects can be controlled by dusting or spraying the contact insecticides.
Example: Malathion, lindane and thiodan.
- All sap sucking insects can be controlled by spraying systematic insecticides.
Example: Dimethoate and metasystox.
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