…Actions classifications and IRM statements so that the relevant authorities can make the right recommendations to the end users . The Pesticides Industry is suggested to collaborate with Government research institutions to come out with new technologies to address the resistance issue and ensure the new technologies are implemented effectively in the field. The Pesticides Industry is recommended to work under the CropLife umbrella to avoid bias among the companies in promoting their products for any particular programs. The group…
The Ontario Pest Management Conference (OPMC) Steering Committee commissioned this White Paper as a call to action, to stimulate focused dialogue and set in motion a compelling strategy to proactively engage Canadian agriculture stakeholders in pesticide resistance management (RM). Its intention is to set out a coherent approach to align Canadian agriculture stakeholders in RM engagement. It is an agenda for renewing government, university, industry and producer investment in a RM framework — to strengthen the commitment, communication and implementation…
The IRAC Lepidoptera WG has just updated the popular Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella) poster that outlines the basic biology, resistance mechanisms and management along with general IRM strategies and modes of action available to control this pest. See the poster….
…and all populations of pollen beetle tested were susceptible to organophosphates and indoxacarb based on the IRAC recommended discriminating dose. In order to prevent further insecticide resistance development, it is recommended that insecticides with different modes of action are utilised in an effective resistance management program, dependant on local insecticide availability and national use guidelines. IRAC guidelines for resistance management in oilseed rape can be found on the IRAC website (www.irac-online.org). Thanks to all those who contributed to the survey….
IRAC International held their 46th meeting in the CropLife International offices in Brussels on 28th – 31st March 2011. This was our biggest ever meeting with 46 participants, including visitors from the European resistance action groups as well as IRAC representatives from around the world. The meeting consisted of a mixture of concurrent IRAC working group sessions, a meeting of the Executive Committee and an International review day. There was an excellent exchange of information with around 40 presentations made…
Single article resistance alert Pyrethroid resistance in the cabbage stem flea beetle in Europe…