Question

question 4 of 10 which of these outcomes is a disadvantage of integrated pest management? a. it prioritizes public health. b. it prioritizes environmental health. c. it involves more time and effort than conventional pest management. d. it involves more pesticides than conventional pest management

Explanation:

• Option A: Prioritizing public health is an advantage, not a disadvantage.
• Option B: Prioritizing environmental health is an advantage, not a disadvantage.
• Option C: Integrated pest management (IPM) uses multiple strategies (not just pesticides) and requires more planning, time, and effort than conventional methods that may rely solely on pesticides. This is a disadvantage.
• Option D: IPM aims to reduce pesticide use, so it does not involve more pesticides than conventional methods.

Answer:

C. It involves more time and effort than conventional pest management.