369.T1

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis

Insect Control

Harmful Effects of Insects

• Chewing on plant parts.• Sucking plant sap from plant parts.• Boring holes into plant parts.• Laying eggs in the plant.• Spreading pathogens.• Carrying and establishing other insects in/on plants.

369.T2

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis

Insect Control

Primary Means of Insect Control

Physical: Direct removal of insects.

Cultural: Practicing crop rotation, early or delayed planting of crops, use of resistant crops.

Biological: Using other insects or pathogens to control pests.

Chemical: Applying gases, liquids, powders, or granules to control insects.