Module 3 Discussion: Pesticides and Resistance

Discussion: Pesticides and Resistance

Please watch the following 4-minute video:

Nature Video (2012). The buzz about pesticides . Accessed at

For this discussion:

1. Based on the videos, describe the impact of pesticide resistance on the environment and subsequently human health.
2. Are there alternative strategies to pesticide use for controlling pests/vectors of disease?

Provide explanations and support for your answers.