QUESTION 4 Which of these is an effective way to reduce our use of chemical pesticides? Wipe out their natural predators Plant flowers around the farm that are scentless so they don't attract any pests Grow plants in monoculture so you can treat them more effectively Attract pests to boxes that trap them inside QUESTION 5 All of these are true statements about chemical pesticides, EXCEPT: They can decrease crop yield due to endocrine disruption of the plants. Are partially responsible for honeybee colony collapse disorder. Can kill humans over time through direct exposure. Used to combat mosquito-bourne diseases like malaria, West Nile virus, and others.
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