Spinosad is used to control which pest?

Spinosad is used to control which pest?

• A. Gypsy moth
• B. Aphids
• C. Leafhoppers
• D. Japanese beetle

Answer: (A)

Spinosad is particularly effective against caterpillars, the larval stage of moths and butterflies. Gypsy moth larvae are a classic caterpillar pest that chew leaves, and spinosad kills these larvae by affecting their nervous system after they ingest or contact the product, causing them to stop feeding and die. The other insects listed are not the primary targets for spinosad in typical use—aphids and leafhoppers are sap-suckers, and Japanese beetle control usually relies on other approaches—so gypsy moth is the best match for what spinosad is used to control.

Spinosad is particularly effective against caterpillars, the larval stage of moths and butterflies. Gypsy moth larvae are a classic caterpillar pest that chew leaves, and spinosad kills these larvae by affecting their nervous system after they ingest or contact the product, causing them to stop feeding and die. The other insects listed are not the primary targets for spinosad in typical use—aphids and leafhoppers are sap-suckers, and Japanese beetle control usually relies on other approaches—so gypsy moth is the best match for what spinosad is used to control.