Question

integrated pest management is defined by the environmental protection agency as, \the coordinated use of pest and environmental information along with available pest control methods, including cultural, biological, genetic and chemical methods, to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.\ which of the following risks does integrated pest management try to minimize?
a. deforestation due to acid rain
b. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides
c. ground water pollution due to the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals
d. global warming due to an increased use of fossil fuels

Explanation:

综合害虫管理旨在通过协调使用害虫和环境信息以及各种害虫控制方法，以最经济的方式和最小的危害来防止不可接受的害虫损害水平。过度使用杀虫剂会破坏食物网，综合害虫管理可尽量减少这种情况。选项A是酸雨导致的森林砍伐，选项C是非法倾倒有毒化学品导致的地下水污染，选项D是化石燃料使用增加导致的全球变暖，均与综合害虫管理无关。

Answer:

B. damage of a food web due to the overuse of pesticides