QAL Laws & Regulation Practice Exam

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What does the term 'suppression of pests' refer to?

Complete elimination of pest populations
Maintaining pest levels below economic injury thresholds
Simply observing pest populations without action
Introducing new pests to control existing ones

The correct answer is: Maintaining pest levels below economic injury thresholds

The term 'suppression of pests' refers to maintaining pest levels below economic injury thresholds. This means that rather than completely eliminating pests, which is often impractical and can lead to ecological imbalances, the goal is to keep pest populations at a level where they do not cause significant harm to crops, livestock, or structures. By controlling the population of pests to this threshold, management practices can ensure that the economic damage caused by pests is minimized while still allowing for a healthy ecosystem. This approach acknowledges that some level of pest presence is acceptable as long as it does not impact agricultural productivity or economic viability. The other options represent different strategies or misconceptions around pest management. For example, complete elimination of pest populations may lead to ecosystem disturbance and is unrealistic in many cases. Simply observing pest populations without taking action fails to address any potential problems, and introducing new pests to counteract existing ones can lead to unintended consequences and ecological disruptions.