QAL Laws & Regulation Practice Exam

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Which practice modifies the environment to reduce pest attraction?

Using traps
Altering moisture levels
Applying insecticides
Utilizing pheromones

The correct answer is: Altering moisture levels

Altering moisture levels is an effective practice for modifying the environment to reduce pest attraction. Many pests, including insects and rodents, thrive in specific moisture conditions. By managing moisture levels—such as ensuring proper drainage, fixing leaks, or eliminating standing water—one can create unfavorable living conditions for these pests. This environmental modification discourages their presence by removing the essential habitat that supports their life cycles and reproduction. Other methods, while effective for pest control, focus on direct methods of elimination rather than altering the environment. For instance, using traps and applying insecticides target specific pests that are already present. Utilizing pheromones can aid in trapping or disrupting pest behavior but does not fundamentally change the environmental conditions that attract them.