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Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: bemisia tabaci

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
homoptera aleyrodidae sweetpotato whitefly AG cotton

Active Ingredient: acetamiprid

MOA: Nicotinic Acetylcholine receptor agonists / antagonists, Neonicotinoids
Group: NICO CAS #: 135410-20-7 Shaugnessy Code: 99050

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G21607 2022
Lab selected*

Field Evolved Resistance
India--
West Bengal
Roy, D., Biswas, S., Biswas, A., Chakraborty, G., and Sarkar, P. K. (2022). Can insecticide mixtures be considered to surmount neonicotinoid resistance in Bemisia tabaci?. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 25(2) 101901.
G20362 2020
Lab selected*

China--
Xinjiang
Zhou, Ch., Cao, Q., Li, G., and Ma, D. (2020). Role of several cytochrome P450s in the resistance and cross-resistance against imidacloprid and acetamiprid of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) MEAM1 cryptic species in Xinjiang, China. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology , 163 209-215.
G20490 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G20485 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G20483 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G20484 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G20486 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G20487 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G20488 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G20489 2019 Field Evolved Resistance
France--
La Réunion Island
Taquet, A., Delatte, H., Barrès, B., Simiand, C., Grondina, M., and Jourdan-Pineaua, H. (2019). Insecticide resistance and fitness cost in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) invasive and resident species in La Réunion Island. Pest Management Science, 76 1235-1244.
G15420 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Burkina Faso--
Gourma--
Diabo
Gnankiné, O., Mouton, L., Savadogo, A., Martin, T., Sanon, A., Dabire, K. R., Vavre, F., and Fleury, F. (2013). Biotype status and resistance to neonicotinoids and carbosulfan in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. International Journal of Pest Management, 59:2 95-102.
G19371 2016 Field Evolved Resistance
Iran--
Golestan--
Gorgan
Basij, M., Talebi, K., Ghadamyari, M., Hosseininaveh, V and Salami, S.A. (2016). Status of Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Neonicotinoids in Iran and Detoxification by Cytochrome P450-Dependent Monooxygenases. Neotropical Entomology.
G19370 2016 Field Evolved Resistance
Iran--
Alborz--
Karaj
Basij, M., Talebi, K., Ghadamyari, M., Hosseininaveh, V and Salami, S.A. (2016). Status of Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Neonicotinoids in Iran and Detoxification by Cytochrome P450-Dependent Monooxygenases. Neotropical Entomology.
G19369 2016 Field Evolved Resistance
Iran--
Hormozgan--
Bandar-e-Abbas
Basij, M., Talebi, K., Ghadamyari, M., Hosseininaveh, V and Salami, S.A. (2016). Status of Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Neonicotinoids in Iran and Detoxification by Cytochrome P450-Dependent Monooxygenases. Neotropical Entomology.
G19368 2016 Field Evolved Resistance
Iran--
Tehran --
Pakdasht
Basij, M., Talebi, K., Ghadamyari, M., Hosseininaveh, V and Salami, S.A. (2016). Status of Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Neonicotinoids in Iran and Detoxification by Cytochrome P450-Dependent Monooxygenases. Neotropical Entomology.
G19372 2016 Field Evolved Resistance
Iran--
Alborz--
Shahryar
Basij, M., Talebi, K., Ghadamyari, M., Hosseininaveh, V and Salami, S.A. (2016). Status of Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Neonicotinoids in Iran and Detoxification by Cytochrome P450-Dependent Monooxygenases. Neotropical Entomology.
G19373 2016 Field Evolved Resistance
Iran--
Kerman--
Jiroft
Basij, M., Talebi, K., Ghadamyari, M., Hosseininaveh, V and Salami, S.A. (2016). Status of Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Neonicotinoids in Iran and Detoxification by Cytochrome P450-Dependent Monooxygenases. Neotropical Entomology.
G19375 2016 Field Evolved Resistance
Iran--
Kerman--
Jiroft
Basij, M., Talebi, K., Ghadamyari, M., Hosseininaveh, V and Salami, S.A. (2016). Status of Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Neonicotinoids in Iran and Detoxification by Cytochrome P450-Dependent Monooxygenases. Neotropical Entomology.
G14377 2011
Lab selected after field-evolved resistance**

Pakistan--
Multan
Basit, M., Sayyed, A., Saleem, M., Saeed, S. (2011). Cross-resistance, inheritance and stability of resistance to acetamiprid in cotton whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Genn (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) . Crop Protection , 30 705-712.
G14816 2013
Lab selected*

Lab selected after field-evolved resistance**

Pakistan--
Punjab--
Multan
Basit, M., Saeed, S., Saleem, M. A., and Sayyed, A. H. (2013). Can resistance in Bemesia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) be overcome with mixtures of neonicotinoids and insect growth regulators?. Crop Protection, 44 135-141.
G14354 2011
Lab selected after field-evolved resistance**

Pakistan--
Multan
Basit, M., Sayyed, A., Saleem, M., Saeed, S. (2011). Cross-resistance, inheritance and stability of resistance to acetamiprid in cotton whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Genn (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) . Crop Protection , 30 705-712.
G14359 2011
Lab selected after field-evolved resistance**

Pakistan--
Multan
Basit, M., Sayyed, A., Saleem, M., Saeed, S. (2011). Cross-resistance, inheritance and stability of resistance to acetamiprid in cotton whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Genn (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) . Crop Protection , 30 705-712.
G11613 2010 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Hubei--
Wuhan
Luo, C. Jones, C.M., Devine, G., Zhang, F., Denholm, I., and Gorman, K. (2010). Insecticide resistance in Bemisia tabaci biotype Q (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from China. Crop Protection, 29 429-434.
G15010 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Pakistan--
Punjab--
Vehari
Basit, M., Saeed, S., Saleem, M. A., Denholm, I., and Shah, M. (2013). Detection of resistance, cross-resistance, and stability of resistance to new chemistry insecticides in Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Entomological Society of America, 106 1414-1422.
G13746 2012 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Strain JSX--
Biotype Q
Qiong, R., Yong-hua, X., Chen, L., Hong-yu, Z., Jones, C., Devine, G., Gorman, K., and Denholm, I. (2012). Characterisation of Neonicotinoid and Pymetrozine Resistance in Strains of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from China . Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 11 321-326.
G15009 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Pakistan--
Punjab--
Vehari
Basit, M., Saeed, S., Saleem, M. A., Denholm, I., and Shah, M. (2013). Detection of resistance, cross-resistance, and stability of resistance to new chemistry insecticides in Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Entomological Society of America, 106 1414-1422.
G15820 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Spain Longhurst, C., Babcock, J., Denholm, I., Gorman, K., Thomas, J., and Sparks, T. (2013). Cross-resistance relationships of the sulfoximine insecticide sulfoxaflor with neonicotinoids and other insecticides in the whiteflies Bemisia tabaci and Trialeurodes vaporariorum. Pest Management Science, 69 809-813.
G13744 2012 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Strain WH--
Biotype Q
Qiong, R., Yong-hua, X., Chen, L., Hong-yu, Z., Jones, C., Devine, G., Gorman, K., and Denholm, I. (2012). Characterisation of Neonicotinoid and Pymetrozine Resistance in Strains of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from China . Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 11 321-326.
G13745 2012 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Strain JZ--
Biotype Q
Qiong, R., Yong-hua, X., Chen, L., Hong-yu, Z., Jones, C., Devine, G., Gorman, K., and Denholm, I. (2012). Characterisation of Neonicotinoid and Pymetrozine Resistance in Strains of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from China . Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 11 321-326.
G14551 2010
Lab selected after field-evolved resistance**

China--
Chongqing--
Zhongxian
Feng, Y., Wu, Q., Wang, S., Chang, X., Xie, W., Xu, B., and Zhang, Y. (2010). Cross resistance study and biochemical mechanisms of thiamethoxam resistance in B-biotype Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae). Pest Management Science, 66 313-318.
G13747 2012 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Strain GA--
Biotype Q
Qiong, R., Yong-hua, X., Chen, L., Hong-yu, Z., Jones, C., Devine, G., Gorman, K., and Denholm, I. (2012). Characterisation of Neonicotinoid and Pymetrozine Resistance in Strains of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from China . Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 11 321-326.
G15418 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Burkina Faso--
Comoé--
Sidéradougou
Gnankiné, O., Mouton, L., Savadogo, A., Martin, T., Sanon, A., Dabire, K. R., Vavre, F., and Fleury, F. (2013). Biotype status and resistance to neonicotinoids and carbosulfan in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. International Journal of Pest Management, 59:2 95-102.
G15422 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Burkina Faso--
Banwa--
Solenzo
Gnankiné, O., Mouton, L., Savadogo, A., Martin, T., Sanon, A., Dabire, K. R., Vavre, F., and Fleury, F. (2013). Biotype status and resistance to neonicotinoids and carbosulfan in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. International Journal of Pest Management, 59:2 95-102.
G15421 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Burkina Faso--
Balé--
Datomo
Gnankiné, O., Mouton, L., Savadogo, A., Martin, T., Sanon, A., Dabire, K. R., Vavre, F., and Fleury, F. (2013). Biotype status and resistance to neonicotinoids and carbosulfan in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. International Journal of Pest Management, 59:2 95-102.
G15419 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Burkina Faso--
Nahouri--
Gnankiné, O., Mouton, L., Savadogo, A., Martin, T., Sanon, A., Dabire, K. R., Vavre, F., and Fleury, F. (2013). Biotype status and resistance to neonicotinoids and carbosulfan in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. International Journal of Pest Management, 59:2 95-102.
G15417 2013 Field Evolved Resistance
Burkina Faso--
Bougauriba--
Diébougou
Gnankiné, O., Mouton, L., Savadogo, A., Martin, T., Sanon, A., Dabire, K. R., Vavre, F., and Fleury, F. (2013). Biotype status and resistance to neonicotinoids and carbosulfan in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. International Journal of Pest Management, 59:2 95-102.
G14589 2010 Field Evolved Resistance
Mexico Gorman, K., Slater, R., Blande, J. D., Clarke, A., Wren, J., McCaffery, A., Denholm, I. (2010). Cross-resistance relationships between neonicotinoids and pymetrozine in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Pest Management Science, 66 1186-1190.
G14587 2010 Field Evolved Resistance
Guatemala Gorman, K., Slater, R., Blande, J. D., Clarke, A., Wren, J., McCaffery, A., Denholm, I. (2010). Cross-resistance relationships between neonicotinoids and pymetrozine in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Pest Management Science, 66 1186-1190.
G7079 2003 Unspecified
Israel--
Ayalon Valley
Ishaaya, I., S. Kontsadalov, and A.R. Horowitz. (2003). Novaluron (Rimon), a Novvel IGR: Potency and Cross-Resistance.. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, 54 157-164.
G6901 2004 Unspecified
Israel--
lab selected
Horowitz, A.R., S. Kontsedalov, and I. Ishaaya. (2004). Dynamics of Resistance to the Neonicotinoids Acetamiprid and Thiamethoxam in Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 97(6) 2051-2056.
G6900 2004 Unspecified
Israel--
lab selected
Horowitz, A.R., S. Kontsedalov, and I. Ishaaya. (2004). Dynamics of Resistance to the Neonicotinoids Acetamiprid and Thiamethoxam in Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 97(6) 2051-2056.
G6899 2004 Unspecified
Israel--
lab selected
Horowitz, A.R., S. Kontsedalov, and I. Ishaaya. (2004). Dynamics of Resistance to the Neonicotinoids Acetamiprid and Thiamethoxam in Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 97(6) 2051-2056.
G14585 2010 Field Evolved Resistance
Spain Gorman, K., Slater, R., Blande, J. D., Clarke, A., Wren, J., McCaffery, A., Denholm, I. (2010). Cross-resistance relationships between neonicotinoids and pymetrozine in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Pest Management Science, 66 1186-1190.
G14584 2010 Field Evolved Resistance
Spain Gorman, K., Slater, R., Blande, J. D., Clarke, A., Wren, J., McCaffery, A., Denholm, I. (2010). Cross-resistance relationships between neonicotinoids and pymetrozine in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Pest Management Science, 66 1186-1190.
G5778 2000 Unspecified
Spain--
Almeria
Elbert, N., and R. Nauen. (2000). Resistance of Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) to insecticides in southern Spain with special reference to neonicotinoids. Pest Management Science, 56 60-64.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.