Which statement is true regarding the impacts of improperly managed pest control methods?

Improperly managed pest control methods can lead to pest resurgence, which occurs when a pest population rebounds after an initial control effort. This phenomenon is often linked to factors such as incomplete control, the selection of resistant individuals, or disruption of natural pest predators. When pest management strategies are not effectively applied, or if inappropriate chemicals are used, the surviving pests may reproduce quickly, often leading to an even larger population than before the control measures were implemented.

Additionally, improper management can harm beneficial insects and other organisms that help maintain ecological balance, further compounding pest problems. Instead of achieving long-term pest control, the outcome may be a cycle of increased pest populations, making future control efforts more challenging and sometimes necessitating more aggressive interventions, which could amplify the problem.