The MoA Classification has been updated by the IRAC MoA Team and the updates approved by the IRAC Executive. The latest version of the Classification Scheme can be downloaded from the IRAC website. The English version of the IRAC Chemical Structures Poster and the small IRAC MoA Booklet have also been update and can be downloaded from the website….
The use of IRAC Group 4 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists (nAChR) has grown considerably since the introduction of the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid, which was commercialized in 1991. The ten insecticides are classified in four sub-groups 4A-4D. The updated guidelines include a table showing the latest resistance status to the neonicotinoid insecticides….
The popular IRAC Mode of Action Classification mini-booklet and the poster showing the chemical structures has been updated and reprinted. The previous printed editions related to earlier version of the classification scheme but these latest editions are based on the most recent classification version 7.3. In addition the format and layout has been improved and many of the chemical structures on the poster have been redrawn to standardise the nomenclature. Both the booklet and the poster can be downloaded from…
The latest issue of the IRAC MoA Classification (ver. 7.3) has now been released and posted on the MoA Team page of the website. Changes include the renaming of a couple of groups/sub-groups (Group 9 is now “Modulators of Chordotonal Organs” and Subgroup 8D is now “Borates”) and the addition of flupyradifurone into a new Subgroup 4D, called Butenolides. The opportunity was also taken to improve some of the text and notes relating the the classification. Associated MoA resources (booklet…
Global Plan for Insecticide Resistance Management in Malaria Vectors is the title of a report released by the UN World Health Organization which contains the latest available evidence on the extent of insecticide resistance around the world, and puts forward a strategy for global and country levels, identifying clear roles and timelines for all stakeholders. The GPIRM also summarizes information about innovative new products being developed and sets out the immediate research and development priorities.
After much discussion and debate the final draft of this popular poster is now with the printers and 2000 copies will be produced for distribution by IRAC members. The poster is based on the latest version of the Classifciation scheme (version 6.3) which includes new actives cyenopyrafen and cyflumetofen. Copies of the poster should be available in November.
The latest issue of the IRAC MoA Classification has now been released and posted on MoA Team page of the website (MoA Classification Scheme v7.0). Changes include the addition and classification of some further actives as well as more information in the appendix regarding the group descriptors, the procedure for updating the scheme and a list of actives in alphabetical order….
The application of an insecticide to the soil, either as a seed treatment or as a direct application, is designed to either control soil borne insect pests or provide systemic control of pests above the ground. The general principles of resistance management apply to seed and soil treatments, as with foliar applied insecticides, however there are some additional factors that should be considered as outlined the the latest statement from IRAC titled: IRAC International statement on the resistance management considerations…
The CropLife Insecticide Resistance Management Review Group have publish the latest version of their Insecticide Resistance Management Strategies on the CropLife Australia website….
Fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a serious pest in corn, if uncontrolled; this pest can cause a severe damage of the breeding materials of the seed industry at Puerto Rico. One of the tools to manage FAW is the use of insecticides of different modes of action. However, FAW has a tremendous ability to develop resistance. Therefore, monitoring the susceptibility or resistance of FAW to insecticides is critical to establish a successful insecticide resistance management plan (IRM). Monitoring of…