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WAEC Agricultural Science 2010 Question 37

Question 37

Crop Pests

The maize stem borer is best controlled by

  1. A.destroying and burning all the affected crops.
  2. B.erecting physical barriers on the farm.
  3. C.using scare crows on the farm.
  4. D.hand-picking from infested crops.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (destroying and burning all the affected crops.)

Explanation

The larvae live inside the stems, so infested stalks are destroyed by burning.