Integrated pest management is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as, "the coordinated use of pest and environmental information along with available pest control methods, including cultural, biological, genetic and chemical methods, to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment". Which of the following risks does integrated pest management try to minimize? a. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides b. ground water pollution due to the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals c. deforestation due to acid rain d. global warming due to an increased use of fossil fuels

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Honey Pie

3 June, 07:44

Integrated pest management is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as, "the coordinated use of pest and environmental information along with available pest control methods, including cultural, biological, genetic and chemical methods, to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment". Which of the following risks does integrated pest management try to minimize? a. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides b. ground water pollution due to the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals c. deforestation due to acid rain d. global warming due to an increased use of fossil fuels

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Shaun Drake · Answer 1

The correct answer should be a. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides

Overusing pesticides, chemicals, pests, genetic materials, or anything similar, can damage the food web including people's health, the soil, the farms, and similar.