Which of the following is a strategy for managing pesticide resistance?

Rotating different classes of pesticides is a widely recognized and effective strategy for managing pesticide resistance. This method involves alternating the use of pesticides that have different modes of action. By doing so, it helps to prevent pests from becoming resistant to a specific chemical group. If the same pesticide is applied repeatedly, it exerts constant selection pressure on the pest population, allowing resistant individuals to survive and reproduce.

By rotating products, the various pest populations are confronted with different modes of action, which can reduce the likelihood that they will develop resistance. This strategy also fosters a more varied pest management approach, improving overall pest control efficacy and reducing reliance on any single active ingredient.

Using higher concentrations of active ingredients or frequent applications of the same pesticide could inadvertently accelerate the resistance development process. Similarly, ineffective pest monitoring diminishes the ability to assess pest population dynamics effectively and can result in poor management decisions.