How do the general characteristics of pesticides affect performance and environment?

• A. The longer it stays in its active form the longer it has to move off the target site and contaminate the environment, get into the food supply and harm nontarget organisms.
• B. The shorter the duration, the less risk to non-target organisms.
• C. It only affects pests in the soil.
• D. It has no impact on the environment.

Answer: (A)