Which IPM component is described for pest management?

• A. Conducted in buildings with monitoring by placing traps in all apartments
• B. Use sanitation and chemical treatments
• C. Biweekly follow-up only
• D. Follow-up monitoring (Biweekly and monthly)

Answer: (D)

In IPM, ongoing monitoring after actions are taken is essential to know whether the pest problem is under control and to catch new issues early. The described component is follow-up monitoring scheduled at regular intervals, specifically biweekly and monthly. This approach provides timely data to detect trends, confirm that sanitation and other controls are effective, and signal when adjustments are needed. Without consistent follow-up, initial gains can fade and problems may go unnoticed. The other options either describe monitoring in ways that aren’t standard or tie in only one aspect (like sanitation and chemicals) without emphasizing the routine checks that verify success over time.