Proponents of pesticides claim that they provide some advantages, primarily by ____.
A) reducing the risk of erosion associated with agriculture
B) reducing pollution
C) reducing expenses for farmers over the long term time as pest levels consistently decrease
D) promoting genetic resistance
E) saving human lives by reducing the transmission of disease

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Pesticides can be used to reduce the transmission of disease-carrying insects such as mosquitoes, which can ultimately save human lives.

Proponents of Pesticides Claim That They Provide Some Advantages, Primarily