Question

chemicals should be the last resort. the first step in ipm is monitoring pests. by checking pest populations, ipm helps make informed decisions and minimize unnecessary pesticide use, promoting a more sustainable approach. what best describes the role of chemical pesticides in ipm? it should only be used as the last resort. it is the safest method of pest control. always spray chemical pesticides. pesticides are the only option.

Explanation:

The text above the image clearly states "chemicals should be the last resort". This indicates that in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), chemical pesticides are not the first choice but rather a final option when other methods have been exhausted. The other options are incorrect as the text emphasizes minimizing unnecessary pesticide use, so "always spray" and "only option" are wrong. Also, it doesn't claim pesticides are the "safest" method.

Answer:

It should only be used as the last resort.