There are a number of ways insects can become resistant to insecticidal crop protection and public health products: Metabolic resistance Resistant insects may detoxify or destroy the toxin faster than susceptible insects, or quickly rid their bodies of the toxic molecules. Metabolic resistance is the most common mechanism and often presents the greatest challenge. Insects use their internal enzyme systems to break down insecticides. Resistant strains may possess higher levels or more efficient forms of these enzymes. In addition to…
The Arthropod Pesticide Resistance Database (APRD) is a gateway search engine for arthropod resistance detailing thousands of resistance cases since the 1914. This database is the only comprehensive and arthropod resistance resource in the world. CropLife International is the global federation representing the plant science industry. We are a network of regional and national associations in 91 countries. Our member companies are committed to supporting sustainable agriculture through innovation in crop protection, plant biotechnology and seed production. FRAC works to…
In this issue we focus on mode of action (MoA) and its importance in insecticide resistance management (IRM). We present a review paper on IRM and the IRAC MoA Classification and summarize the changes that have been made to the latest version of the classification scheme. Download a copy of the newsletter for full details of these articles and find out more about MoA using the links below. View the IRAC eConnection Issue 36 Download the latest version of the…
The Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) was formed in 1984 and works as a specialist technical group of the industry association CropLife, providing a coordinated industry response to prevent or delay the development of resistance in insect and mite pests. There are IRAC country group committees in many parts of the world researching and responding to local resistance issues as well as IRAC International which operates at a global level. Our mission Facilitate communication and education on resistance to insecticides…
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If you have an active or new chemical group you think should be included in the IRAC Mode of Action Classification, please complete the form below and send an email to the following contact to confirm receipt of your submission. For further guidance please review the Procedure for allocation of new insecticidal materials for the MoA Classification. CLASSIFY A NEW NEMATICIDE If you are submitting an active for inclusion to the Nematicide MoA Classification, then please provide details using the…
…IRAC Country Team is required to generate meeting minutes and make them available to IRAC International and other IRAC Country Teams (through posting on the IRAC International website, and ideally translated into English). An IRAC Country Team is required to make all published materials accessible to IRAC International and other IRAC Country Teams (through posting on the IRAC International website, and ideally translated into English). Guide to starting a New IRAC Group This on-line guide is designed to take you…