Which method is considered a cultural control practice?

Cultural control practices involve modifying the environment to make it less conducive to pest infestations and establishing preventative measures. The removal of standing water and food sources directly addresses the habitat and resources that pests depend on for survival and reproduction. By eliminating these attractants, the population of pests can be significantly reduced, thereby preventing infestations before they occur.

Using traps for pests, sealing entry points, and releasing beneficial insects are approaches that fall under mechanical or biological control methods rather than cultural practices. While these methods can be effective in managing pest populations, they do not involve the same proactive environmental modifications characteristic of cultural controls. Therefore, the removal of standing water and food sources is the best example of a cultural control practice.