Science Common Sense

799 - How do farmers protect their crops from pests and diseases?

Farmers protect their crops from pests and diseases in several ways:

1. Crop Rotation: They change the type of crop they grow each season to break the pest and disease cycle.
2. Pesticides and Insecticides: They use special medicines to kill pests and diseases.
3. Natural Enemies: They let friendly bugs like ladybugs and lacewings eat the bad bugs.
4. Fencing and Traps: They put up fences and traps to keep away animals that damage crops.
5. Good Water and Soil: They make sure the soil is healthy and give plants enough water to make them strong.
6. Pruning: They remove sick or damaged leaves or plants to stop the disease from spreading.
7. Organic and Chemical Sprays: They use organic sprays like neem oil or chemical sprays to control pests and diseases.

These methods help farmers keep their crops healthy and safe from pests and diseases.