Question

The passage most strongly suggests that beekeepers attempt to fight mite infestations with commercially produced insecticides have what unintentional effect?

• A. They increase certain mite populations.
• B. They kill some beneficial forms of bacteria.
• C. They destroy bees primary food source.
• D. They further harm the health of some bees.

Answer 1

The correct option is D They further harm the health of some bees.

The passage states that the introduction of commercially produced insecticides in the habitats of the bees to fight against the mite infestation weakened the inhabitants instead. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. The statements of options A,B and C, being unsubstantiated by the text, are incorrect in this context.