When a new pesticide is developed the best thing to do is to use it
A) Sparingly, so pests will not develop a resistance
B) Widely and liberally to knock out pests
C) Widely and liberally, so pests will not develop a resistance
D) Liberally then sparingly to prevent resistance and knock out pests
E) Sparingly then liberally to prevent resistance and knock out pests

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Using pesticides sparingly helps prevent pests from developing resistance, as overuse or widespread use can lead to the survival of only those pests that are resistant to the pesticide, thereby accelerating the development of resistance in the pest population.

When a New Pesticide Is Developed the Best Thing to Do