When did NOVA Season 5 Episode 16 air?
NOVA Season 5 Episode 16 aired on May 24, 1978 at 9 PM ET.
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Season 5 · Episode 16
Insect Alternative
Aired May 24, 1978at 9PM·55m
In a world that each year loses up to 40 percent of its crops to insects, some form of pest control is desperately needed. But chemical pesticides have backfired. Pesticide-resistant insects frequently develop, and previously harmless insects have become devastating infestations. Farmers have found themselves trapped on a "pesticide treadmill"—the more they spray, the more they have to spray. NOVA examines several alternatives for pest control.
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How long is NOVA Season 5 Episode 16?
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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