NC State University
North Carolina State University: Resistance to Pesticides
Although pesticides are designed to kill pest populations, they are seldom 100% effective -- a few individuals usually survive and reproduce. These survivors may have a behavioral trait that helps them avoid the pesticide, a biochemical...
University of California
Bacillus Thuringiensis: How Do Insects Become Resistant to Pesticide?
Insects are known for their ability to develop resistance to insecticides. Currently there are insects resistant to every synthetic chemical insecticide used. There are many factors to developing resistance. In a population of insects...
PBS
Pbs: Pesticide Resistance
The chemical arsenal we have developed in an attempt to rid our homes of rodents and our crops of insects is losing its power. We have simply caused pest populations to evolve, unintentionally applying artificial selection in the form of...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: How Pesticide Resistance Develops
An individual organism's genes determine its physical and behavioral traits. When individuals reproduce, they pass along unique combinations of genes to their offspring. Different environments favor individuals with different physical...