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Third generation pesticides are...

Third generation pesticides are

A

Insect repellents

B

Pheromones

C

Pathogens

D

Insect (juvenile) hormone analogues

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The correct Answer is:
D
Third generation pesticides are the chemicals called juvenile hormone that are made in two small glands in insects. If hormonal insecticide were to succeed they would have to attack only one pest while leaving the species natural insect predators unharmed.
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