What is an example of a cultural control strategy?

A cultural control strategy involves practices that enhance the growing environment to prevent pest establishment, reproduction, and damage. Crop rotation, as an example, interrupts pest life cycles and can disrupt the relationship between the pest and its host plant. This method not only reduces pest populations but also improves soil health and plant vigor, making crops more resilient to pest pressures. Maintaining overall plant health through proper irrigation, fertilization, and management practices further supports this strategy by creating an environment that is less conducive to pest infestations. In contrast, the other options focus on chemical reactions or pest management techniques rather than enhancing agricultural practices to prevent pest issues.