The mere presence of this pesticide resistant larva on corn that received heavy applications of pesticides is evidence of genetic resistance and resurgence of an agricultural pest. In many ways, the use of pesticides initiates a treadmill in which the only solution is to increase the concentration and toxicity of pesticides. The outcome, however, is not to our benefit. Studies indicate that pesticide resistance results in losses that total at least $1.4 billion per year in the U.S. alone.*... more »
The mere presence of this pesticide resistant larva on corn that received heavy applications of pesticides is evidence of genetic resistance and resurgence of an agricultural pest. In many ways, the use of pesticides initiates a treadmill in which the only solution is to increase the concentration and toxicity of pesticides. The outcome, however, is not to our benefit. Studies indicate that pesticide resistance results in losses that total at least $1.4 billion per year in the U.S. alone.* Ventura, California. (* Bioscience, Vol. 42, No. 10, by David Pimentel et al.) « less
