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Won't they evolve around this too at some point? I feel like the only truly effective way to eradicate pests long-term will end up being swarms of little robot
by dividedbyzero 3y ago
Won't they evolve around this too at some point? I feel like the only truly effective way to eradicate pests long-term will end up being swarms of little robot predators that wipe them out by force.
- probably_wrong 3y agoThe article covers that point near the end.
- spydum 3y agoBut then you are just introducing two new types of bugs..
- bazzargh 3y agoinevitably, because evolution acts on the regular expression of genes.
- stevenwoo 3y agoNear the end of the article it says there appears to be a very slow comeback with roaches in slightly increasing numbers that do not prefer the sweetness of the effective bait pesticide combo, apparently not developing an immunity.