Context: Alternatives to pesticides are available and include methods of cultivation, use of biological pest controls (such as pheromones and microbial pesticides), genetic engineering, and methods of interfering with insect breeding. Application of composted yard waste has also been used as a way of controlling pests. These methods are becoming increasingly popular and often are safer than traditional chemical pesticides. In addition, EPA is registering reduced-risk conventional pesticides in increasing numbers.

Question: What is one thing that can be used in place of pesticides?
Answer: methods of cultivation

Question: What natural product can be used to control pests?
Answer: composted yard waste

Question: Why are alternative methods of pest control gaining popularity?
Answer: safer than traditional chemical pesticides

Question: What agency has offered acceptance of safer pesticides?
Answer: EPA

Question: What is one non chemical way of dealing with pests?
Answer: interfering with insect breeding

Question: What is recommended by the EPA for cultivating a garden to enrich the soil?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: How well do insects breed in your yard when you use a yard waste bin?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: How is genetic engineering compared to conventional crop growing methods?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: What is one thing that the use of pesticides does when used on insects?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: What chemical is secreted by insects when they are breeding?
Answer: Unanswerable