Skip to main content


APRD Survey

Dear Users:

We value your contribution to and use of the Arthropod Pesticide Resistance Database (APRD).

The APRD Team is conducting a Survey to gauge users experiences, our objective is to determine how the database enhances research, and to allow for users to provide feedback, suggestions and requests for potential improvements. Please take the anonymous survey using this link: Link to Survey

Thank you for your Participation,
David Mota-Sanchez
Arthropod Resistance Database Director


Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: aedes albopictus

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
diptera culicidae asian tiger mosquito, forest day mosquito MED human

Active Ingredient: permethrin

MOA: Sodium channel modulators, Pyrethroids, Pyrethrins, DDT
Group: PYR CAS #: 52645-53-1 Shaugnessy Code: 109701

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G20699 2021 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Hainan--
Haikou
Li, Y., Zhou, G., Zhong, D., Wang, X., Hemming-Schroeder, L., David, R. E., Lee, M., Zhong, S., Yi, G., Liu, Z., Cuie, G., and Yan, G. (2021). Widespread multiple insecticide resistance in the major dengue vector Aedes albopictus in Hainan Province, China.. Pest Management Science, 77 1945-1953.
G20705 2021 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Hainan--
Wanning
Li, Y., Zhou, G., Zhong, D., Wang, X., Hemming-Schroeder, L., David, R. E., Lee, M., Zhong, S., Yi, G., Liu, Z., Cuie, G., and Yan, G. (2021). Widespread multiple insecticide resistance in the major dengue vector Aedes albopictus in Hainan Province, China.. Pest Management Science, 77 1945-1953.
G19841 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
Italy--
Emilia Romagna
Pichler, V., Bellini, R., Veronesi, R., Arnoldi, D., Rizzoli, A., Lia, R.P., Otranto D., Montarsi, F., Carlin, S., Ballardini, M., Antognini, E., Salvemini, M., Brianti, E., Gaglio, G., Manica, M., Cobre, P., Serini, P., Velo, E., Vontas, J., Kioulos, I.,. (2017). First evidence of resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in Italian Aedes albopictus populations 26 years after invasion. Pest Management Science.
G19842 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
Italy--
Emilia Romagna
Pichler, V., Bellini, R., Veronesi, R., Arnoldi, D., Rizzoli, A., Lia, R.P., Otranto D., Montarsi, F., Carlin, S., Ballardini, M., Antognini, E., Salvemini, M., Brianti, E., Gaglio, G., Manica, M., Cobre, P., Serini, P., Velo, E., Vontas, J., Kioulos, I.,. (2017). First evidence of resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in Italian Aedes albopictus populations 26 years after invasion. Pest Management Science.
G19843 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
Italy--
Puglia
Pichler, V., Bellini, R., Veronesi, R., Arnoldi, D., Rizzoli, A., Lia, R.P., Otranto D., Montarsi, F., Carlin, S., Ballardini, M., Antognini, E., Salvemini, M., Brianti, E., Gaglio, G., Manica, M., Cobre, P., Serini, P., Velo, E., Vontas, J., Kioulos, I.,. (2017). First evidence of resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in Italian Aedes albopictus populations 26 years after invasion. Pest Management Science.
G19844 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
Greece Pichler, V., Bellini, R., Veronesi, R., Arnoldi, D., Rizzoli, A., Lia, R.P., Otranto D., Montarsi, F., Carlin, S., Ballardini, M., Antognini, E., Salvemini, M., Brianti, E., Gaglio, G., Manica, M., Cobre, P., Serini, P., Velo, E., Vontas, J., Kioulos, I.,. (2017). First evidence of resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in Italian Aedes albopictus populations 26 years after invasion. Pest Management Science.
G19532 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Guangzhou--
Huadu
Yiguan, W., Xin, L., Chengling, L., Su, T., Jianchao, J., Yuhong, G., Dongsheng, R., Zhicong, Y., Qiyong, L., and Fengxia, M. (2017). A Survey of Insecticide Resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) During a 2014 Dengue Fever Outbreak in Guangzhou, China. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110(1) 239-244.
G19533 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Guangzhou--
Huangpu
Yiguan, W., Xin, L., Chengling, L., Su, T., Jianchao, J., Yuhong, G., Dongsheng, R., Zhicong, Y., Qiyong, L., and Fengxia, M. (2017). A Survey of Insecticide Resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) During a 2014 Dengue Fever Outbreak in Guangzhou, China. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110(1) 239-244.
G19534 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Guangzhou--
Nansha
Yiguan, W., Xin, L., Chengling, L., Su, T., Jianchao, J., Yuhong, G., Dongsheng, R., Zhicong, Y., Qiyong, L., and Fengxia, M. (2017). A Survey of Insecticide Resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) During a 2014 Dengue Fever Outbreak in Guangzhou, China. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110(1) 239-244.
G19546 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Guangzhou--
Huangpu
Yiguan, W., Xin, L., Chengling, L., Su, T., Jianchao, J., Yuhong, G., Dongsheng, R., Zhicong, Y., Qiyong, L., and Fengxia, M. (2017). A Survey of Insecticide Resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) During a 2014 Dengue Fever Outbreak in Guangzhou, China. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110(1) 239-244.
G19547 2017 Field Evolved Resistance
China--
Guangzhou--
Nansha
Yiguan, W., Xin, L., Chengling, L., Su, T., Jianchao, J., Yuhong, G., Dongsheng, R., Zhicong, Y., Qiyong, L., and Fengxia, M. (2017). A Survey of Insecticide Resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) During a 2014 Dengue Fever Outbreak in Guangzhou, China. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110(1) 239-244.
G15144 2013
Lab selected after field-evolved resistance**

Malaysia--
Penang Island--
Sungai Dua
Chan, H. H., and Zairi, J. (2013). Permethrin resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) and associated fitness costs. Journal of Medical Entomology, 50 362-370.
G14993 2011 Field Evolved Resistance
Thailand--
Songkhla-Sadao
Chuaycharoensuk, T., Juntarajumnong, W., Boonyuan, W., Bangs, M., Akratanakul, P., Thammapalo, S., Jirakanjanakit, N., Tanasinchayakul, S., and Chareonviriyaphap, T. (2011). Frequency of Pyrthroid Resistance Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Thailand. Journal of Vector Ecology, 36 204-212.
G7255 2005 Unspecified
Thailand--
Mae Sot--Pai Lom
Ponlawat, A., Scott, J.G., Harrington, L.C. (2005). Insecticide Susceptibility of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus across Thailand. Journal of Medical Entomology, 42(5) 821-825.
G7256 2005 Unspecified
Thailand--
Phatthalung
Ponlawat, A., Scott, J.G., Harrington, L.C. (2005). Insecticide Susceptibility of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus across Thailand. Journal of Medical Entomology, 42(5) 821-825.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.