Which of the following is involved in the pesticide treadmill?
A) weaker doses of pesticides
B) lower quantities of pesticides
C) lower effectiveness of pesticides
D) less frequent doses of pesticides

Question

Which of the following is involved in the pesticide treadmill? 
A) weaker doses of pesticides 
B) lower quantities of pesticides 
C) lower effectiveness of pesticides 
D) less frequent doses of pesticides

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pesticide treadmill refers to the cycle of having to constantly increase the use of pesticides as pests develop resistance to the chemicals meant to kill them. This means that the lower effectiveness of pesticides is involved in the pesticide treadmill, not weaker doses, lower quantities, or less frequent doses.

Which of the Following Is Involved in the Pesticide Treadmill