passwella.
Menu

WAEC Agricultural Science 1997 Question 34

Question 34

Crop Pests

Cultural methods of controlling pests include the following except

  1. A.crop rotation
  2. B.adequate spacing
  3. C.timely planting
  4. D.frequency of weeding
  5. E.mulching.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (mulching.)

Explanation

Crop rotation, good spacing, timely planting and weeding are cultural ways of keeping pests down. Mulching is mainly for conserving moisture and controlling weeds, and a mulch can even shelter pests, so it is the exception.