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Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: plutella xylostella

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
lepidoptera plutellidae diamond-back moth AG crucifers, nasturtium

Active Ingredient: trichlorfon

MOA: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors, Organophophates
Group: OP CAS #: 52686 Shaugnessy Code: 57901

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G2559 1974 Field Evolved Resistance
Japan Kiritani, K. (1974). Communication to FAO.
G2560 1974 Field Evolved Resistance
Malaysia Lim, G. S. (1974). Integrated pest control in developing countries of Asia.. Paper presented at the SCOPE-UNEP Sump. Environ. Sci. in Developing Countries, Nairobi, Feb., 13 1974.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.