Explain the structure and function of Malpighian tubules in insects.

Name the hormones controlling moulting and metamorphosis in insects. Describe the hormonal control of moulting and metamorphosis in detail.

Briefly describe the concept of entomotoxicology and the analysis processes involved. How do these analyses help in criminal investigations?

What is coupe system in artificial inoculation of brood lac? Differentiate between Kusumi and Rangeeni coupe. Name the crops for which they are practiced during cultivation.

 Differentiate between Chawki and Old-age rearing. Explain in terms of feeding and spacing of silkworms.

. Write the objective of Integrated Vector Management (VM). Describe the five key elements that have been identified by WHO for the

successful implementation of IVM. b). Explain the life cycle of honeybees with the help of a suitable diagram. Describe the ways they communicate with each other to gather good quality of food for the colony.

What are insect growth regulators (IGP), and how do they help in pest management?

How does the use of biotechnological methods in pest control contribute to Integrated Pest Management (PM)?

. Discuss the merits and demerits of chemical control methods.

Discus the process of host plant resistance (HP) in insects

 List the various functions of Locust Warming Organisation (LWO) Explain its role in International cooperation to manage the locusts in different countries.

 Discuss the various stored grain insect pest management strategies.

Management of Castor Semilooper

Damage caused by Sugarcane Pyrilla

Damage caused by E. insulana

Gundhi Bug (Leptocorisa varicomis) adult

Evaluate the role of RNA interference (RNAi) in pest management.

Explain how host shifts in insects can lead to speciation.

What role do microbial symbionts play in insect-plant interactions?

 Extent of damage caused by pests.