Arthropod Pest ManagementUnit 1.8 | Part 1 – 363
Assessment Questions
Assessment Questions
Describe five practices used in sustainable horticulture and agriculture, and how they serve to
prevent the growth of pest populations beyond economic thresholds.
What are the essential components of a sound pest management program for a certified organic
farm or garden?
Describe the protocol you would use in monitoring your fields for insect/arthropod pests and natural
enemies.
List five arthropod pests and the crops they affect in your region. What are the National Organic
Program-certified physical, chemical, biological, and cultural control options available for these
pests?
How might non-crop vegetation help manage insect pests? How might it be detrimental? Name five
different non-crop plants that farmers use in your area to enhance biological control. How do each of
these plants serve to enhance biological control?