Practice mode Entomology

What is a pesticide that leaves a pest unable to reproduce called?

Correct answer D. Sterilant

Explanation

A chemosterilant interferes with egg or sperm production, so treated insects survive but cannot produce offspring, gradually reducing the population.

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