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Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: Orius laevigatus

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
hemiptera anthocoridae AG

Active Ingredient: cyhalothrin

MOA: Sodium channel modulators, Pyrethroids, Pyrethrins, DDT
Group: PYR CAS #: 91465086 Shaugnessy Code: 128897

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G21294 2021 Field Evolved Resistance
Spain Balanza, V., Mendoza, J.E., Cifuentes, D. and Bielza, P. (2021). Selection for resistance to pyrethroids in the predator Orius laevigatus.. Pest Management Science, 77 2539-2546.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.