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Demonstration And Research Pest Control Practice Test

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There is a trend away from broad spectrum pesticides toward ______ pesticides which are aimed at certain metabolic action sites and sometimes, certain pest organisms.
Correct Answer:
specialized activity
Explanation:
The trend is toward pesticides with specialized activity—chemicals designed to disrupt a specific metabolic action site and, in some cases, affect only particular pest species. This means the action is more targeted rather than affecting a broad range of organisms, which helps reduce harm to non-targets and can improve selectivity. For example, insect growth regulators are a type of specialized pesticide because they interfere with development rather than causing immediate, broad-spectrum kill. In contrast, older classes like organophosphates and carbamates tend to be broad-spectrum, affecting many organisms. So the best description of the trend is specialized activity.

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