The best way to decrease the population size of a pest species is to
A) poison it.
B) introduce additional predators.
C) decrease the carrying capacity of its habitat.
D) add competitors.
E) introduce a pathogen.

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Decreasing the carrying capacity of the habitat limits the resources available, leading to a natural reduction in the pest population size over time.

The Best Way to Decrease the Population Size of a Pest