WAEC Agricultural Science 1998 Question 33

Question 33

Crop Pests

Which of the following insect pests of crops is usually controlled by fumigation?

  1. A.Bean weevil
  2. B.Capsid bug
  3. C.Cotton stainer
  4. D.Grasshopper
  5. E.Yam beetle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Bean weevil)

Explanation

Bean weevils in stored grain are killed by fumigating the store.