…separate MoA Classification Scheme has also been recently developed for nematicides. The IRAC MoA Classification Scheme coupled with expanding use of MoA labeling on insecticide and acaricide product labels provides a straightforward means to implement IRM. An overview of the history of IRAC along with some of its notable accomplishments and future directions are reviewed. © 2021 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry. Download the pdf Link to publication…
…it when they plant a Bt corn hybrid. We also advise farmers to scout their fields and determine the need to incorporate additional control tools, such as insecticidal sprays, if indeed economic population levels of FAW arise in their Bt and non-Bt corn fields. The new brochure is posted here and was developed in conjunction with CropLife International and with feedback from many contributors. If you have questions regarding this educational brochure supported by IRAC, please contact Alan Porter at enquiries@irac-online.org….
The Changes include the following updates: Group 4E Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive modulators – New Active: FenmezoditiazGroup 23: Inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase – New Active: Spidoxamat.Group 35 RNA Interference mediated target suppressors New Group and Active: LedpronaGroup UNF Fungal agents of unknown or uncertain MoA New Fungal Agent added: Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 Resources: The MoA Classification Scheme The MoA Poster (English edition) with the chemical structures The MoA Brochure The MoA website online search tool…
An easy to use database that allows you to identify all insecticides in any given mode of action group. The app allows the user to filter and search by either MoA group or insecticide and is free to download from the iTunes Apple Store or the Google Play Store. Suitable for use with tablets and phones….
Discover approaches and advances in our fight against the malaria mosquito using Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM). This course is designed for anyone involved in mosquito vector control as well as students and scholars of Public Health, One Health, Entomology, Epidemiology, or Evolutionary Biology. It will also appeal to the general public interested in malaria elimination, vector-borne diseases and mosquito control, and those with a wider interest in insecticide resistance management. The RBM VCWG is proud to announce that this free…
The MoA posters with the chemical structures for insecticides/acaricides and for nematicides and the small MoA brochure (now including nematicides) have been updated to correspond with the latest versions of the IRAC MoA Classification. The documents can be downloaded from the website and printed copies will be available in early 2022. The insecticide/acaricide poster is in English but other language version are in preparation….
The 7th International Congress of Nematology, held in Antibes, France from 1 to 6th May 2022, was the first global in-person international gathering of nematologists in more than two years (due to the covid restrictions)! It was very well attended, with more than 500 participants coming from all over the world and others still able to join remotely to make some presentations. It was an ideal opportunity to present and raise awareness of the latest version of the IRAC Nematicide…
A great new booklet from IRAC giving some background on the biology of Tuta absoluta and outlining IRM guidelines to help manage this pest. A copy of the booklet can be downloaded from the IRAC website via the link: Tuta absoluta – The Tomato Leafminer or Tomato Borer Also just available from the website is the new IRAC Tuta absoluta Test Method video No. 022….