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Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: pediculus humanus capitis

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
phthiraptera pediculidae head louse MED humans

Active Ingredient: phenothrin

MOA: Sodium channel modulators, Pyrethroids, Pyrethrins, DDT
Group: PYR CAS #: 26002-80-2 Shaugnessy Code: 69005

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G6829 2002 Unspecified
USA--
Florida--
Dade
Downs, A.M.R., K.A. Stafford, L.P. Hunt, J.C. Ravenscroft, and G.C. Coles. (2002). Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-counter pediculocides in England, and the emergence of carbaryl resistance. Brittish Journal of Dermatology, 146 88-93.
G6587 2002 Unspecified
England--
South Shields
Downs, A.M.R., K.A. Stafford, L.P. Hunt, J.C. Ravenscroft, and G.C. Coles. (2002). Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-counter pediculocides in England, and the emergence of carbaryl resistance. Brittish Journal of Dermatology, 146 88-93.
G6588 2002 Unspecified
England--
Leeds
Downs, A.M.R., K.A. Stafford, L.P. Hunt, J.C. Ravenscroft, and G.C. Coles. (2002). Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-counter pediculocides in England, and the emergence of carbaryl resistance. Brittish Journal of Dermatology, 146 88-93.
G6589 2002 Unspecified
England--
Loughborough
Downs, A.M.R., K.A. Stafford, L.P. Hunt, J.C. Ravenscroft, and G.C. Coles. (2002). Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-counter pediculocides in England, and the emergence of carbaryl resistance. Brittish Journal of Dermatology, 146 88-93.
G6590 2002 Unspecified
England--
Exmouth
Downs, A.M.R., K.A. Stafford, L.P. Hunt, J.C. Ravenscroft, and G.C. Coles. (2002). Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-counter pediculocides in England, and the emergence of carbaryl resistance. Brittish Journal of Dermatology, 146 88-93.
G6630 2002 Unspecified
England--
Bristol
Downs, A.M.R., K.A. Stafford, L.P. Hunt, J.C. Ravenscroft, and G.C. Coles. (2002). Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-counter pediculocides in England, and the emergence of carbaryl resistance. Brittish Journal of Dermatology, 146 88-93.
G6631 2002 Unspecified
England--
Bath
Downs, A.M.R., K.A. Stafford, L.P. Hunt, J.C. Ravenscroft, and G.C. Coles. (2002). Widespread insecticide resistance in head lice to the over-the-counter pediculocides in England, and the emergence of carbaryl resistance. Brittish Journal of Dermatology, 146 88-93.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.