Mention four classes of insect pest based on their feeding habits.
(i)
What is a disease vector?
(ii)
Mention two methods of controlling each of the following types of pests of farm animals:
(α)
ectoparasites;
(β)
endoparasites.
(i)
Give two differences between a parasite and a vector.
(ii)
Write down the names of three endo-parasites and their hosts.
Copy the table below and write the usual host of each of the parasites given in the spaces provided.
| Parasite | Host |
| Plasmodium | |
| Capsids | |
| Tapeworm | |
| Dodder |
Define the term parasite and give two examples.
Give two examples of parasites and their hosts.
Copy and complete the table below:
| Parasite | Disease | Prevention |
| Vibrio cholerae | Cholera | Eating hot food |
| Plasmodium | (i) | (ii) |
| Louse | (iii) | Personal Hygiene |
| (iv) | Ringworm | (v) |
Give one example of a chemical method of controlling pests on crop farms.
i)
Differentiate between pest and parasites as used in a agriculture.
ii)
Give an example each of a:
α)
pest;
β)
parasites.
i)
What is Integrated Pest Management?
ii)
State two advantages of practicing integrated pest management.
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