Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods

Abstract

This book provides comprehensive, critical reviews of the rapidly developing field of pesticide resistance in arthropods. A series of chapters are presented covering a range of basic and practical aspects of resistance, including molecular genetics, population biology, policy issues and design and establishment of resistance management programmes. The chapters cover the following topics: resistance detection and documentation; investigating mechanisms of insecticide resistance; the role of population genetics in resistance research and management; modelling and the evaluation of resistance management tactics; effect of agrochemicals on vector populations; pesticide resistance in arthropod natural enemies; management of pyrethroid resistant tobacco budworms (Helicoverpa zea and Heliothis virescens) on cotton in the USA; integrated resistance management in multiple-pest apple orchard ecosystems in eastern North America; and developing a philosophy and programme of pesticide resistance management.