What are Pests?
Animals and insects which attach crops and food are called Pests
Example - Rats, Ants, Cockroaches etc
What are Pesticides?
It is a chemical substance which is used to kill pests
These Pesticides are sprayed to prevent the crop from damage and increase yield
What are harmful effects of using Pesticides?
They contaminate the soil
That mix with water to cause water pollution
They even contaminate the crop and food
What is Biopest Control?
It is a process of controlling the growth of pests using Natural Methods
Different Methods of Biopest Control
Using Neem Made Pesticides
Instead of using harmful chemicals, pesticides made from neem tree are used
They do not cause any harm to human body
Mixed Cropping
Mixed Cropping means growing more than one crop on same piece of land
Pests are mainly attracted to crops due to their odour (smell)
Growing 2 or more crops confuse the pests and they attack the crop less
Many farmers also use trap crops (at boundary) - crops which pests do not like and main crop in the inside area to control pests
Using Animals and Birds to Control Pests
Various animals and birds feed on pests
Example - Snakes kill Rates, Lizard eats insects
These animals and birds can help to naturally kill pests
Other Questions
Question 1
What are Pesticides?
State some of its harmful effects.
View AnswerIt is a chemical substance which is used to kill pests
These Pesticides are sprayed to prevent the crop from damage and increase yield
Harmful effects:
They contaminate the soil
That mix with water to cause water pollution
They even contaminate the crop and food
