What are the Potential Risks or Misuses Associated with Biotechnological Pesticides?

Despite their benefits, biotechnological pesticides also pose several risks:
- Resistance Development: Pests can develop resistance to these genetically engineered traits, similar to how they develop resistance to conventional pesticides.
- Environmental Impact: There is a risk of unintended consequences on non-target species and ecosystems, even with targeted biotechnological pesticides.
- Gene Flow: Transgenes from genetically modified crops can potentially spread to wild relatives, leading to ecological imbalances.
- Human Health Concerns: Long-term effects of consuming genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are still not fully understood, raising concerns about potential health risks.