Title: The Role of Pesticides In IPM
Headings: The Role of Pesticides In IPM
The Role of Pesticides In IPM
Content: increased costs; toxicity to fish, wildlife, beneficial natural enemies of pests, and other non-target organisms; concerns about human health and safety; ground water contamination; and overall environmental quality. Problems With Overuse of Pesticides
Pesticide Resistance: In an attempt to achieve better or total pest control, resistance problems have increased because pesticides are applied more frequently and at higher dosage rates. These tactics have resulted in increased selection pressure. Naturally resistant individuals in a pest population are able to survive pesticide treatments. The survivors breed and pass on the resistance trait to their offspring.