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WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 30

Question 30

Crop Pests

An effective control method of the citrus moth is

  1. A.hand-picking of the moth
  2. B.spraying with fungicide
  3. C.use of predators
  4. D.delayed planting
  5. E.timely harvesting of ripe fruits.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (timely harvesting of ripe fruits.)

Explanation

The moth pierces ripening fruits, so picking them as soon as they ripen reduces damage.