What Is a Disadvantage of Using Pheromones to Control Pests

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of using pheromones to control pests?

• A) They are costly and time-consuming to produce.
• B) They are more effective in the juvenile stage than the adult stage of pests.
• C) They are ineffective with most insects due to resistance.
• D) They are biologically magnified in non-target species.
• E) They only work in large amounts.

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