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Question 1:

1. What are the two facts that have been overlooked in the development of insect control programs according to Rachel Carson?

2. Name some ways that a population can be kept in check so that the size of the population does not get too large.

3. Why does overproduction of young not cause overpopulation of a species? Give an example from the chapter.

4. Explain what you think it means for a population to be in equilibrium with its environment.

5. What are three reasons given for why the spider mite seems to thrive on insecticides?

6. How does chemical resistance of insects provide an example of natural selection?

7. Why can an individual not develop resistance?

8. React to the last two paragraphs of the chapter. What do you think about when you read the quote? How does it make you feel? Do you agree or disagree with Carson's assessment? Explain your reasoning.

Question 2:

1. Describe Dr. Knipling's proposed method of insect control. How was his method tested and was it successful?

2. Why can't all insect populations be controlled in the same way as described in the above question?

3. How might sex attractant scents be used to control insect populations?

4. Besides scents, how else do insects respond to each other?

5. Why are viruses used to control insects a better option than chemicals?

6. Turn in your log or chart of chemicals which you started.