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The use of pesticides has been linked to a decline in local honeybee populations. Given that honeybees are essential for the pollination of most local fruit crops, the agricultural yield will likely decrease significantly next season. As a result, farmers should invest in alternative pest-control methods that do not harm bees.
Which of the following is the main conclusion of the argument?
- The decline in local honeybee numbers has been firmly traced to pesticide use.
- Pesticides are now the single greatest threat facing all of modern agriculture.
- Honeybees are essential for the pollination of nearly all of the local fruit crops.
- Farmers should invest in alternative pest-control methods that do not harm bees.
- Next season's overall agricultural yield will very likely fall by a significant margin.
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