When ___________ occurs a pest population will grow exponentially after a pesticide treatment kills large populations of the pest plus their predator,and as a result any survivors are able to proliferate in the absence of competition and natural predators,and an abundance of food resources.

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Target pest resurgence is the phenomenon that occurs when a pesticide treatment kills both the target pest and their predators, leading to a period of unchecked growth of the remaining pest population in the absence of competition and natural predators. This can result in an exponential increase in pest numbers and can be a challenge for pest control efforts.

When ___________ Occurs a Pest Population Will Grow Exponentially After