Broad Spectrum Pesticides are

• A. Nonselective pesticides that control many different species
• B. They only target one species
• C. They are always pre-plant
• D. They must be swallowed

Answer: (A)

Broad spectrum pesticides are designed to affect a wide range of pests, not just one specific species. They are nonselective, meaning they can control many different organisms that are considered pests in a given setting. That broad reach is why this choice is the best: it captures the idea of affecting multiple species rather than being targeted to a single one.

This isn’t limited to timing before planting, so saying they’re always pre-plant isn’t accurate. And pesticides don’t have to be swallowed; many work by contact, ingestion, or systemic action through the plant. The key point is the wide range of species they can affect, not a specific delivery method or timing.