Which statement about weeds and pests is supported by the materials?

Which statement about weeds and pests is supported by the materials?

• A. Weeds can harbor pests that bother structures
• B. Weeds are always harmless to pest management
• C. Weeds improve pest control
• D. Weeds have no impact on pests

Answer: (A)

Weeds near a structure can act as havens and food sources for pests, creating reservoirs that pests can move from into the building. The materials show that weeds can harbor pests that bother structures, so removing or controlling weeds helps reduce those pest populations and the risk of intrusion. The other statements aren’t supported because weeds are not harmless to pest management, they do not improve pest control, and they do have an impact on pests by providing shelter and resources for them.

Weeds near a structure can act as havens and food sources for pests, creating reservoirs that pests can move from into the building. The materials show that weeds can harbor pests that bother structures, so removing or controlling weeds helps reduce those pest populations and the risk of intrusion. The other statements aren’t supported because weeds are not harmless to pest management, they do not improve pest control, and they do have an impact on pests by providing shelter and resources for them.