Which control method involves the use of traps and exclusion devices?

The control method that involves the use of traps and exclusion devices is classified as mechanical controls. Mechanical control methods are physical interventions used to manage pest populations, and traps serve to capture and reduce the number of pests. Exclusion devices, such as screens or barriers, prevent pests from entering an area, thereby minimizing their impact on crops or stored products. These methods do not rely on chemicals but instead leverage physical means to reduce pest presence effectively.

While other control methods exist, they don't specifically focus on physical barriers or traps. Natural controls rely on natural predators or environmental factors to manage pest populations. Biological controls involve the use of living organisms, such as beneficial insects or pathogens, to suppress pest numbers. Cultural controls entail practices that manipulate the environment or farming practices to reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival, such as crop rotation or altering planting dates. Each method has its specific applications, but traps and exclusion devices specifically belong to mechanical controls.