Help A farming area developed a major locust problem. Swarms of locusts were destroying crops and the environment. A team of scientists developed an infectious disease that would reduce the population of locusts. What would be most important to find out before producing and releasing the disease?

A. how a decreased number of locusts would affect other organisms

B. which species might eat the crops in the absence of locusts

C. how the disease can be used for other applications

D. how quickly farmers would get to see the results