Question

what kind of insect is the boll weevil?
a beetle
b butterfly
c dragonfly
d tick
one reason that ddt has stopped being used to combat the boll weevil was _ of the boll weevil.
a near extinction
b decreased numbers
c increased numbers
d increased resistance

Explanation:

The boll weevil is a type of beetle. Regarding DDT, pests often develop resistance to pesticides over time. As the boll weevil developed increased resistance to DDT, its effectiveness in combating the pest diminished, leading to a stop in its use for this purpose.

Answer:

First question: A. beetle
Second question: D. increased resistance