What method can be used to prevent insects from becoming resistant to pesticide products in bioengineered crops?

The method of rotating bioengineered crops with non-engineered ones is effective in managing pest resistance to pesticides because it disrupts the life cycle and feeding patterns of pests. When crops are rotated, pests may not be able to adapt as effectively to the changing environment. This strategy reduces the selection pressure on pest populations, as they must continuously adapt to different plant species and potentially different forms of resistance.

Rotating crops can introduce new plant varieties that pests have not previously encountered, which can decrease their populations and mitigate the likelihood of resistance developing. When pests are exposed consistently to the same genetically engineered traits, they may develop resistance more rapidly. By diversifying the crops grown, farmers can help to ensure that pest populations remain manageable while prolonging the efficacy of the existing bioengineered traits.

Increasing crop diversity goes hand-in-hand with this method, as it also helps to minimize the number of pests that can effectively target a single crop type. However, the specific practice of rotating bioengineered with non-engineered crops addresses resistance directly by altering the pests' environment and food sources more dramatically.