Most commercial pesticides are effective for only 2 or 3 years because

A) the chemicals induce mutations that provide immunity.
B) new pests invade the area.
C) the chemicals mutate and become ineffective.
D) the pests learn to hide when the chemicals are being applied.
E) those pests born with mutations that provide immunity will survive and reproduce.


E

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