Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural control methods?

Cultural control methods are strategies used in pest management that alter the environment to make it less conducive to pests, focusing on practices that enhance plant health and reduce pest populations. Mowing, irrigation, and crop selection all fall under this category as they involve changes to cultivation practices and environmental conditions.

Mowing helps manage vegetation and can reduce the habitat available for pests. Irrigation management can affect pest proliferation by influencing soil moisture levels and plant health. Crop selection involves choosing pest-resistant varieties or crops that better fit the local environment, which directly impacts pest dynamics.

Traps, however, are considered a physical or mechanical control method rather than a cultural control method. Traps specifically target and capture pests without altering the growing conditions or environment in a way that cultural controls do. Thus, traps do not fit within the realm of cultural controls, making this the correct answer.