Question

what kind of natural predators are now used to combat the boll weevil? a turtles & cats b ants & wasps c snakes & hawks d butterflies & ticks

Explanation:

The boll weevil is a pest that affects cotton crops. In biological control (a method in natural science, specifically in the sub - field of biology), natural predators are used. Ants and wasps are known to be natural predators that can combat the boll weevil. Turtles and cats (Option A) are not typically associated with controlling boll weevils. Snakes and hawks (Option C) usually prey on larger animals or rodents, not boll weevils. Butterflies and ticks (Option D) also do not have a predatory relationship with boll weevils in the context of pest control.

Answer:

B. ants & wasps