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Bioaccumulation - ANSWER The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. Biomagnification - ANSWER Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain abiotic factors - ANSWER natural control measures within the environment. EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features. Biological Control - ANSWER The use of natural enemies to control pests. EX: Predators, Parasites, Pathogens Cultural Control - ANSWER These are Practices that reduce pest establishment, reproduction, dispersal and survival. EX: Mowing, irrigation, aeration, fertilization and sanitation. Genetic control - ANSWER Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feedings. Mechanical/Physical control - ANSWER Kills a pest directly or makes its environment unsuitable EX: Rodent traps, deer fences, mulches, barriers Regulatory control - ANSWER Removal of pests that cant be controlled at a local level. Utilizes quarantines to prevent entry of pests at airports or ocean ports and can be used to remove pests with government power. (i.e. draining standing water that provides breeding sites for mosquitos.) Mode of action - ANSWER How chemicals