An insecticide application is warranted only once you have:
(select all that apply)

A. Identified the insect pest and its life cycle stage
B. Monitored pest presence and reached the action threshold
C. Monitored pest presence and observed several insects on the plants
D. Monitored pest presence and observed some damage on the plants
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Answer: A and B — It is critical to correctly identify the pest and its life cycle stage in order to select an effective insecticide. Only spray when pest numbers have reached the action threshold or are expected to be reached based on forecast models.