1.   Evaluating the toxicology of any new pesticide is now so expensive that few new compounds are reaching the Market.

2.   Cloning produces large numbers of identical organisms for research purposes, such as the initial testing of new pesticides on plant species.

3.   Last year, Gore pushed for the creation of an advisory panel that would include representatives from agriculture and environmental groups in implementing new pesticide regulations.

4.   We are all looking to new biological pesticides for safer help with pests.

5.   In rich countries, new pesticides are developed both to combat resistance and increase the income of their manufacturers.

6.   Such new pesticides must comply with strict approval requirements, which means effects upon people and the environment are likely to be minimal.