Resistance to pesticides occurs when pest populations evolve mechanisms that reduce the effectiveness of the chemicals used to control them. This happens through genetic mutations that allow some individuals within a pest population to survive pesticide applications, and these survivors pass on their resistant traits to subsequent generations. Over time, the resistant pests become more prevalent, making the pesticide less effective and forcing farmers to rely on stronger, more toxic chemicals or alternative strategies. Understanding pesticide resistance is crucial for several reasons. First, it can lead to a vicious cycle of increasing pesticide use, which is not only costly but also harmful to the environment, non-target species, and human health. Second, the spread of resistant pests can result in crop damage, lower yields, and increased reliance on chemical solutions, which undermines efforts to create sustainable farming systems. Additionally, it can also contribute to the decline of beneficial organisms, such as pollinators and natural pest predators, further destabilizing ecosystems. Preventing pesticide resistance requires a multi-faceted approach: 1. Rotating Pesticides: Use different classes of pesticides with distinct modes of action to prevent pests from becoming resistant to a single chemical. This strategy reduces the likelihood of pests developing resistance to all pesticide types. 2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): IPM involves combining chemical and non-chemical methods to manage pest populations. This may include cultural practices (like crop rotation), biological control (such as releasing natural predators), and mechanical control (e.g., using barriers or traps). IPM reduces reliance on chemical pesticides and promotes a more balanced ecosystem. 3. Monitor Pest Populations: Regularly assess pest populations to detect early signs of resistance. Monitoring allows farmers to apply pesticides only when necessary, reducing the frequency of use and preventing unnecessary exposure. 4. Apply Pesticides Responsibly: Follow recommended pesticide application practices, paying attention to correct dosages, timing, and environmental conditions. Overuse or misuse can accelerate resistance development. 5. Promote Biodiversity: Cultivating diverse plant species and maintaining habitats for beneficial insects and predators can help control pest populations naturally, decreasing the need for chemical interventions. 6. Use Pest-Resistant Varieties: Where possible, plant pest-resistant crop varieties that are less susceptible to pest damage. This can reduce the pressure on pesticide applications. By employing these strategies, farmers can mitigate the risk of pesticide resistance, ensuring the long-term sustainability of pest control methods and protecting both crop yields and environmental health.

How well do you think you'd do in this crop scouting competition?

One time I was at the beach that was next to this little forest area and since we were at the beach we were barefoot so we went in and maybe like a minute later my older brother starts screaming, so I look back and see a black and white bee on his foot stinging him repeatedly.

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Saw one of these at the park and it's the ugliest thing I've ever seen in my whole life, soon to be an adorable furry moth. Tho it's kinda sad that we don't see many moths around here in the city anymore.

Gross

I see this stuff with armys of ducks in Asia. They use crabs for the rice, crabs. Go to town and when they grow up. They catch them and they sell them at the market. So it's a win win. We need to stop using all these chemicals! It's causing all sorts of problem for our youth today. Kids being born with developmental problems. Autism all sorts of issues from these chemicals. It's ridiculous to think that they're not harmful to us. Floride in our water. We need to start a national movement to get this stuff out of our food and our drinking water! We just become so complacent with everything and we need to start standing up

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I’m kind of wondering if it’s so poisonous and I saw another video to say is poisonous to the touch the baby girl was standing right next to it with you and the child touching the leaves so I don’t know that’s weird that you would have your child near a fucking poisonous plants either you’re lying or you’re endangering a child or you’re getting paid to scare people off of this medicinal plant one of the other

I was told by an entomology person that since it's not a true fly, that is why it is written as 'whitefly' and not 'white fly'.

I would have instantly Squash that instead of squashing yours subscribe button 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

Whiteflies! (Not actually a fly...) Whiteflies are tiny, soft-bodied winged insects closely related to aphids, mealybugs, and scale, as they belong to the order Hemiptera. Despite their name, whiteflies aren’t actually “true flies.” However, they do have wings and the ability to fly, making them agile pests that can easily move from plant to plant.

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They are closely related. And bat bugs will bite and feed off of humans if bats are in short supply.

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Cool. What lens is that?

Guddd yessss mantis👈

God nobody ever says how bad they fucking stink

When you discover multiple bags of cheeto's in the pantry and think to yourself "I'll never run out". In a few days they are gone.

When I fall asleep in random places..

New species: fluffy mutant worm (mruatus maritan

Question: what is the definition of 'toxic' here? What is the threshold of symptoms? Or are you using 'toxic' and 'lethal dose' interchangeably? I'd argue that is pretty important info here.

Sorry random man on the internet but I'm not gonna chance my cat getting sick or dying just because you say it won't kill her.

I've never heard poinsettia pronounced this way 😮

Dose makes the poison, but I think it's irresponsible to frame a potential scenario this way. Death isn't the only harm we should be concerned about when it comes to our animals being exposed to something noxious.

I own a chinchilla and I cannot help but say how similar they are to pikas.

Help it bro

the tree at 0:18 is not dead. clearly shows new growth from base. it will continue

Me asf.... 😭🥹🥹

That's cool. Bougainvillea are also this way!

“This grasshopper is Dead, he just doesn’t know it yet.” “Ho, ho, hooo” 🎅🏾

Thank you for sharing

I have a white lilac tree (and two lilac bushes) in my front yard, the Bald Face Hornets love the trees and so do the Cicada killers that live under my carpenter pine tree. When they are both eating the sap of the tree, they are very docile, and I've picked a few of them up before. Stay away from their nests and let them pollinate! Should you find a hornet nest in an inconvenient spot-chances are that its convenient for them and not you but they are doing work that makes your gardens flourish as well as crops.

Have to tap it in a better location

This is cool

I love eating sweet corn

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Hi I am Zain and I am a masters student how does it work.

This is sooooo awesome

4-H is so coollll

Nice vid!