Genetic Weapons

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/business/energy-environment/genetic-weapon-against-insects-raises-hope-and-fear-in-farming.html?ref=insects&_r=0

Insects infesting our crops has always been a major problem. They eat and destroy the crops and killing them off is a tricky process. Some pesticides infect the crop and are bad for us, while others kill off insects that are beneficial for the crops. But scientists think they have found a way that is best for both worlds. They believe they have found a compound to only kill off the harmful insects. This chemical would turn off a gene in the insect, causing it to dies. Like illustrated below:

Genetically modified corn is planted with the gene in it. The worm eats the corn with the gene, which then in turn kills the worm.


 But this weapon is still in its early stages. No one is sure of what it can do, or how it will effect us or the plants. So it is probably best not to jump the gun and wait until more research is done on this chemical before we start to spray our plants with it. Something like this needs to be studied for years, because if there is no immediate effect, down the road it may cause hug problems. Just like with kudzu. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now it is taking over, and is near to impossible to kill. We should wait it out before we do anything too rash. Our current chemicals are getting the job done. So until we have a 100% fool proof solution, my vote is lets wait this one out. I don't want any mutant bugs taking over the world.