WAEC Agricultural Science 2018 Question 32

Question 32

Crop Pests

The diagram below illustrates a crop pest.
A cultural method used in controlling the pest illustrated is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.spraying with insecticides.
  2. B.hand pulling of weeds.
  3. C.fumigation of store.
  4. D.early planting.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (early planting.)

Explanation

Cultural control changes farm practice, such as planting early to escape the pest.