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In today’s Agricultural Science class, We will be learning about Crop Pests. We hope you enjoy the class!
ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF INSECT PESTS IN CROP PRODUCTION
- They destroy crops in the fields through their biting, chewing, boring, sucking and defoliation activities.
- They cause a reduction in the viability of stored produce
- Spot of injuries by insect pests predispose crops to pathogen attack
- They increase the cost of production as they are being controlled
- They render vegetables and fruits unattractive and unmarketable
- Some are of vectors of disease
- The profits of farmers are reduced
- They reduce the quality of farm produce either in the store or in the field
- They generally reduce the yield of crops
- They can also cause total death of crop plants.
GENERAL EVALUATION
- What are pathogens?
- List five pathogens you know
- List four economic importance of insect pest
READING ASSIGNMENT
Revision questions 3 and 8 Essential Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools Chapter 26, page 247
SECTION A
- What are pests
- List the five types of pests
- A. List five effects of pests in crop production
- List three control measures of plant disease
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In our next class, we will be learning about Control of Crop Pests. We are very much eager to meet you there.
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