The indiscriminate use of insecticides in the agricultural ecosystems leads to development of resistance apart from disturbing the natural balance exists in the ecosystem. More than 325 insecticide compounds recorded resistance against one or more target insects. The crop pests and animal pests developed resistance against organochlorine, organophosphate, carbamate and pyrethroid group of insecticides. The physiological and behavioral mechanisms are the two important mechanisms responsible for resistant development in target insects. The rotation of insecticides, need based application, use of synergists and integration with other methods are some of management strategies to manage insecticide resistance.
Arulkumar, G.
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
Shanmugam, P.S.*
T. Srinivasan
V. Bhaskaran
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