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Any organism that is noxious, destructive, or troublesome.
What are pests
100
Roundup is a herbicide glyphosate
What is round up?
100
pesticides destroy the sensitive individuals of a pest population, leaving behind only those few who already have some resistance to pesticide.
Why does resistance build up in pests?
100
Ecological control
What is the second philosophy of pest control?
100
toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury.
What are first generation pesticides? Name three.
200
To get rid of species that can threaten the growth of agriculture.
What is the purpose of pesticides?
200
Small doses over a long period of time may reach toxic levels
What is bioaccumulation
200
Bald eagle
What specific specie that eggs were affected by DDT.
200
Chemical treatment
What is the first philosophy of pest control
200
Development of resistance by pests Resurgences and secondary-pest outbreaks Adverse environmental and human health effects
What are three problems stemming from chemical pesticide use?
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