e/Paradox of the pesticides

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has glosseng: The Paradox of the pesticides is a paradox that states that by applying pesticide to a pest, one may in fact increase its abundance. This happens when the pesticide upsets natural predator-prey dynamics in the ecosystem.
lexicalizationeng: Paradox of the Pesticides
instance of(noun) a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
pesticide
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