The florida everglades is home to many threatened and endangered species, such as the cougar. what should scientists and florida lawmakers do before they create laws to protect these species?
a) monitor the weather
b) talk to lawmakers in other states
c) monitor the habits of the species
d) talk to lawmakers in other countries

It is important to monitor the habits of the species so that they will know how to make laws to protect them.

Explanation:

correct answer: understand the different control methods available

integrated pest management is an strategy that is based on the ecosystem and try to prevent the pest and the damage caused by them by applying combination of technique like habitat manipulation, biological control and use of resistant varieties.

the main aim of the integrated pest management is not to completely eliminate the pest but to strengthen the ecosystem so that conditions are favorable for plants and unfavorable for pests.