Let’s look at four…

bugs that have changed genetically to

become resistant to the pesticide

these are pesticides that are not easily broken down by organisms in the

environment

as a pesticide moves up the food chain it becomes more

concentrated in the body tissues

Most pesticides kill both the pest and beneficial

insects. It can also eliminate the natural

predators.

A better way to control pests

Integrated Pest Management

the use of several different methods of control to

reduce the population of a pest while minimizing the

use of pesticides

plants that produce their

own pesticides

using natural insect predators to control pests

using viruses, protozoa, bacteria, and fungi to control certain insect

pest

 controlling populations by

using radiation to sterilize insects

use of nontoxic naturally occurring

substances

timing the planting and harvesting to

avoid pests

man-made, tested chemicals that are

used in small amounts