Q167 / 180 · NEET 2019 (Odisha) · Zoology

A biocontrol agent to be a part of an integrated pest management should be

  • A
    species-specific and symbiotic
  • B
    free-living and broad spectrum
  • C
    narrow spectrum and symbiotic
  • Correct answer
    D
    species-specific and inactive on non-target organisms

Solution

A biocontrol agent to be a part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme should be species-specific and inactive or have no negative impacts on non-target organisms like plants, mammals, birds, fish and even on other non-target insects. It should kill only targeted insects/pests (organisms).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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