Third generation pesticides are:

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(D) Third generation pesticides refer to insect hormone analogues,such as juvenile hormone mimics. These substances interfere with the normal developm

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Insect hormone analogues

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(D) Third generation pesticides refer to insect hormone analogues,such as juvenile hormone mimics. These substances interfere with the normal development and metamorphosis of insects,preventing them from reaching the adult stage. Unlike first-generation (inorganic) and second-generation (synthetic organic) pesticides,these are highly specific and generally considered more environmentally friendly.

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$(a)$ Ladybird	$(1)$ Aphids
$(b)$ $Bacillus \text{ } thuringiensis$	$(2)$ Mosquitoes
$(c)$ Dragonflies	$(3)$ Butterfly caterpillars
$(d)$ $Baculovirus$	$(4)$ Insects and arthropods

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