Basic Application
Effective and efficient pesticide use requires proper timing of pesticide applications. You must thoroughly understand your target pest's biology and habits, as well as those of non-target plants and animals that may be in the area. Keep in mind your desired results and use the minimum dosage (according to the label) to get those results. Know the pesticide's mode of action. Do what is necessary to protect non-target animals and to minimize the possibility of secondary poisoning. Because product labels vary among manufacturers and change with time, carefully follow current product labels. |
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Pesticide resistance is the ability of a target pest to resist any poisoning effects of the pesticide. Pesticide resistance is a genetically-based phenomenon. Resistance occurs when a pest population is exposed to a pesticide. If a pest population is exposed to a pesticide, some individuals will survive because they are genetically resistant to that particular chemical. These survivors will produce offspring that carry this genetic resistance, and the succeeding generation will therefore have a higher proportion of resistant individuals. This results in a noticeable decline in the efficacy of the pesticide. Resistance management attempts to prevent, delay, or reverse the development of resistance. |
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