Which method is NOT typically used to evaluate the effectiveness of pest control?

Evaluating the effectiveness of pest control is crucial for determining whether a pest management strategy is successful. The first three methods listed — post-application monitoring, consumer feedback collection, and pest population assessment — are all directly related to measuring the impact of pest control measures on the targeted pest populations.

Post-application monitoring allows practitioners to assess the immediate effects of a pest control application, checking for visible results such as the reduction of the pest population. Consumer feedback can provide insights into the perceived efficacy of pest management from the perspective of those affected, which can help gauge overall satisfaction and effectiveness. Pest population assessment directly measures the target pest numbers both before and after the application of control measures, providing concrete data on the pest control's success.

In contrast, soil analysis, while important for understanding soil health and composition, does not inherently measure the effectiveness of pest control methods on pest populations. It focuses more on soil nutrients, pH levels, and contamination rather than assessing how often or how successfully pests are managed. Thus, it is not a method typically used to evaluate pest control effectiveness.