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Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: quadraspidotus perniciosus

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
homoptera diaspididae san jose scale AG apple, plum, pear, nectarine

Active Ingredient: lime sulfur

MOA: Unknown Mode of Action (general), Undetermined MOA
Group: INORG CAS #: 1344-81-6 Shaugnessy Code: 76702

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G930 1965 Field Evolved Resistance
Australia--
Western Australia
Jenkins, C.F.H. (1965). In: FAO 1967.
G4 1923 Field Evolved Resistance
USA--
Illinois
Flint, W. P. (1923). Shall we change our recommendations for San Jose scale control? J.. Econ. Entomol., 16 209-15.
G1 1914 Field Evolved Resistance
USA--
Washington
Melander, A. L. (1914). Can insects become resistant to sprays? J.. Econ. Entomol., 7 167-73.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.