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Pheromones are natural chemicals produced
by a species to attract the opposite sex. Artificially producing these chemicals is a very effective means of reducing
the amount of conventional pesticides used on crops around the world. Using pheromones is beneficial when wanting to
decrease pests' ability to reproduce by confusing them. Pheromones are a positive alternative to other pesticides because
they minimally affect other organisms living in the area that are not being targeted.
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