WAEC Agricultural Science 2024 Question 34

Question 34

Crop Pests

The yield of oil palm could be reduced by infestation of

  1. A.caterpillar.
  2. B.myrid.
  3. C.army worm.
  4. D.cotton stainer.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (caterpillar.)

Explanation

Caterpillars eat oil palm fronds; mirids attack cocoa and armyworms cereals.