Pesticide drift can lead to the poisoning of which of the following?

• A. Poisoning of bees and other pollinators
• B. Improved soil structure
• C. Growth of pests
• D. Reduced pesticide efficacy

Answer: (A)

Pesticide drift is the airborne movement of pesticide away from the target area, which can expose non-target organisms in nearby environments. This off-target exposure is what can poison bees and other pollinators when they come into contact with residues or contaminated nectar and pollen. Bees forage on flowering crops, so drift from a nearby treated field can reach their hives or foraging sites and cause harm, potentially affecting colony health and pollination services. The other options don’t describe a poisoning risk: drift doesn’t improve soil structure, it doesn’t cause pests to grow, and while it can reduce effectiveness in the treated area, the question focuses on who can be poisoned by drift.