A farmer discovers pests have become resistant the the atrazine shes been using so she must use larger, more frequent doses. This is known as

GENERAL FORESTRY

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A farmer discovers pests have become resistant the the atrazine she’s been using so she must use larger, more frequent doses. This is known as

A	the pesticide treadmill
B	both an acute and a chronic effect
C	a synergistic effect
D	an antagonistic effect

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The most commonly applied pesticides are insecticides to kill insects, herbicides to kill weeds, rodenticides to kill rodents, and fungicides to control fungi, mould, and mildew.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most effective way to control erosion is to maintain a permanent surface cover on the soil surface, such as pasture or meadow. Therefore, areas that are highly susceptible to water or wind erosion need to be considered for soil conservation programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -IPM is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties.

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