Q329
Biological control component is central to advance agricultural production. Which of the following is used as a third generation pesticide?
A.
Insect repellant
B.
Insect hormone analogues
AnswerC.
Pheromones
D.
Pathogens
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Biological control component is central to advancing agricultural production. Among the given options Insect hormone analogues are used as a third generation pesticide.Three insect hormones have been implicated in the control of division of labor in insect societies: juvenile hormone (JH), ecdysteroids and insulin.
Juvenile hormone analogues (JHAs) are a type of insect growth regulator used for pest control. In immature stages of insects, the titer of juvenile hormone (JH) is maintained at a high level to ensure larval growth and suppress metamorphosis.