Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat is an example of which type of pest management method?

Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat is indeed an example of a regulatory pest management method. Regulatory pest management involves the implementation of laws, rules, and regulations aimed at controlling pest populations and minimizing their impact on public health, agriculture, and the environment. In this context, monitoring is essential for detecting and managing invasive or harmful pest species that could enter a country through ports of entry.

This approach typically includes inspections, quarantines, and protocols designed to prevent the introduction and spread of pests. By actively monitoring these locations, regulatory agencies can quickly respond to potential threats, ensuring the safety of crops, livestock, and human health. The focus is on compliance with established laws and preventing the establishment of pests that could become challenging to control once they are present.

While cultural methods focus on practices that modify environmental conditions to reduce pest prevalence and mechanical methods involve physical means to control pests, neither directly aligns with the proactive and legally-compliant nature of regulatory practices. Additionally, genetic methods would pertain to the manipulation of pest species at the genetic level, which is not relevant in this context of monitoring and enforcement.