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A farmer had been using a particular insecticide for a long time. What consequences will it have on Insect population?

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If a farmer uses the same kind of insecticide for longer time, it may create resistance in insects. Hence, a long term exposure with a single type of insecticide may lead to the development of insecticide resistance species.

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