Answer to Question #325033 in Biology for Jenny

Question

Choose any pest, its host plant and review different cultural and biological management strategies (i.e., non-chemical methods of pest control).

Answer 1

Black swallowtail caterpillars are a common sight in gardens because their host plants include carrots, dill, and fennel.

Cultural methods of suppressing insect and mite problems in the landscape include preparing the soil; choosing plants that are adapted to the site conditions, that are not attractive to pests, and that are tolerant of insects and diseases; rotating crops; interplanting; timing planting dates to avoid pests.