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Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: cimex lectularius

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
hemiptera cimicidae bed bug MED human

Active Ingredient: malathion

MOA: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors, Organophophates
Group: OP CAS #: 121755 Shaugnessy Code: 57701

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G15535 2011 Field Evolved Resistance
Thailand--
Chiang Mai
Tawatsin, A., Thavara, U., Chompoosri, J., Phusup, Y., Jonjang, N., Khumsawads, C., Bhakdeenuan, P., Sawanpanyalert, P., Asavadachanukorn, P., Mulla, M. S., Siriyasatien, P., and Debboun, M. (2011). Insecticide resistance in bedbugs in Thailand and laboratory evaluation of insecticides for the control of Cimex hemipterus and Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology, 48(5) 1023-1030.
G4733 1986 Field Evolved Resistance
USSR WHO 1986. (1986).
G1869 1971 Field Evolved Resistance
Israel Ferox, M. (1971). Biochemistry of malathion resistance in a strain of Cimex lectularius resistant to organophosphorus compounds.. Bull. Wld. Hlth. Ord., 45 795-804.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.