How can prescribed fire help control insects and disease?

It can reduce pest and disease problems.

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  1. It spreads pests
  2. It has no effect
  3. It can reduce pest and disease problems ✔

Why: Prescribed fire is used for insect and disease control.

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Answer: It can reduce pest and disease problems. Prescribed fire is used for insect and disease control.

  1. Scouting America: Wildland Fire Management www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wildland-fire-management
    Insect and disease control
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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