Environmental Science for AP* (2nd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464108684
ISBN 13: 978-1-46410-868-6

Chapter 11 - Module 32 - Modern Large-Scale Farming Methods - AP Review Questions - Page 374: 3

Answer

They are likely to kill beneficial insects.

Work Step by Step

Broad-spectrum pesticides kill many different types of pest. The broad-spectrum insecticide dimethoate, for example, kills almost any insect or mite-relatives of ticks and spiders.
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