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[–] kdragon 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

I heard a good analogy while watching a video on cultivation.

When pests show up to eat your crops, it is mother nature sending you a message that something is wrong. A strong crop with a healthy mixture of cooperative species will support itself and be naturally resistant to pests and disease. This is the benefit of cultivating more than just one plant, but a balanced eco-system. Spraying pesticide is like shooting the messenger; it will kill the pests but it does not address what is making your eco-system susceptible to infestation.

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[–] dawnbandit1 ago 

Unless they're Japanese beetles, that should never be here in any case. Almost makes me wish we had turned Japan into a smoldering, irradiated wasteland.

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[–] Rellik88 ago  (edited ago)

Insects bloomed like locusts for millions of years before pesticides.

Also some plants make pesticides.