What are benefits and disadvatages of insect harmones?

Question

This question sounds crazy I know but I swear it is a question for my homework.

Answer 1

Could there be any other affects to insects from crop runoff along other levels of insect biosphere.

Answer 2

Advantage

Environmentally friendly approach to pest control based on the molecules in pests' own hormones.

The possibility of less pesticides

Disadvantages

The disadvantage of this approach is that it targets a receptor in insects that could possibly be found in humans, birds, reptiles, amphibians or fish, as such could be damaging to humans or other creatures, as well as the environment.