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The diagram below illustrates a crop pest (i) Identify the pest (ii) Give TWO reasons why the above pest is difficult to control (iii) Give a...

      

The diagram below illustrates a crop pest
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(i) Identify the pest
(ii) Give TWO reasons why the above pest is difficult to control
(iii) Give a reason why indiscriminate use of pesticide on the farm may cause increased crop damage by the above pest

  

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sharon
(i) Mith
(ii) It is too small in size (microscopic) to be noticed easily/early
It breeds fast leading to higher pest population within a short period of time
(iii) The pesticide kills its natural enemies which naturally help in biological control of the pest e.g. termites
sharon kalunda answered the question on May 31, 2019 at 12:11


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