Most commercial pesticides are effective for only 2 or 3 years because
A) the pests learn to hide when the chemicals are being applied.
B) new pests invade the area.
C) those pests born with mutations that provide immunity will survive and reproduce.
D) the chemicals mutate and become ineffective.
E) the chemicals induce mutations that provide immunity.

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Pests with mutations that provide immunity to the pesticides survive and reproduce, passing on their resistance to future generations, making the pesticides less effective over time.

Most Commercial Pesticides Are Effective for Only 2 or 3