Which of the following is a drought-dormancy strategy?

• A. Inspect for pest infestation
• B. Ignore pest infestation
• C. Increase traffic
• D. Plant new seed

Answer: (A)

During drought and dormancy, the goal is to maintain plant health with minimal inputs and avoid stressing plants further. Inspecting for pest infestation fits this approach because it emphasizes regular monitoring to catch problems early when plants are less able to recover from damage. Early detection lets you take targeted, efficient actions, reducing the chance of a pest outbreak as conditions improve and growth resumes. The other actions don’t align with this protective, resource-conscious mindset: ignoring pests lets problems grow unchecked; increasing traffic can physically harm plants and spread pests; planting new seed is a growth step that doesn’t address protecting stressed plants during drought or dormancy.