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The Insecticide Resistance Mode of Action

The Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) promotes effective insecticide resistance management (IRM) through the alternation and rotation of insecticides with different modes of action. Established in 1984, IRAC provides resources such as a classification scheme for insecticides to aid growers and agricultural professionals in sustainable pest management. The IRM fact sheet developed in collaboration with the Southern Region IPM Center serves as a guide for effective insecticide use and is distributed widely for educational purposes.

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The Insecticide Resistance Mode of Action

The Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) promotes effective insecticide resistance management (IRM) through the alternation and rotation of insecticides with different modes of action. Established in 1984, IRAC provides resources such as a classification scheme for insecticides to aid growers and agricultural professionals in sustainable pest management. The IRM fact sheet developed in collaboration with the Southern Region IPM Center serves as a guide for effective insecticide use and is distributed widely for educational purposes.

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The Insecticide Resistance

Mode of Action
Insecticide Resistance Management
 Alternation, sequences or rotation of
insecticides from groups with different
modes of action can provide an effective
approach to IRM in cases where resistance
is the result of altered target sites
- Insecticide Resistance
Action Committee

Photo by Jack Bacheler


How do growers properly alternate insecticides
to avoid or delay the onset of resistance?
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee
 IRAC formed in 1984 to provide coordinated
industry response to insect and mite resistance
 Mission Statement:
* Facilitate communication and education
on insecticide resistance
* Promote the development of resistance
management strategies in crop
protection and vector control to maintain
efficacy and support sustainable
agriculture and improved public health
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee
 IRAC has developed a mode of action
classification scheme for insecticides and
acaricides
 Purpose is to provide growers, advisors,
Extension staff, consultants and crop
protection professionals with a guide to
selection of insecticides and acaricides in
an effective and sustainable IRM program
The IRAC Web Site available at:
http://www.irac-online.org/
Development of IRM Fact Sheet
 In 2004, the Southern Region IPM Center
and IRAC developed an IRM fact sheet with
insecticide mode of action classification scheme
 Targeted to growers, county Extension agents,
consultants and others involved in managing
insect and mite pests

Photo by Jack Bacheler


Southern Region IPM Center Web Site
http://www.sripmc.org/IRACMOA/
Distribution of IRM Fact Sheet
 IRAC funded the printing of 15,000 copies
of the IRM fact sheets
 In January 2005, the Southern Region IPM
Center distributed 1,000 copies to its partner
institutions for use in Extension programs
 Eventual incorporation of the insecticide
mode of action classification scheme into
state Extension publications (i.e., crop
production guides, agricultural chemical
recommendations, IPM manuals)
Use of the IRM Fact Sheet
 Field days, meetings and scouting schools
 Pesticide applicator re-certification classes
 IPM training schools and short courses
 University courses (e.g., economic entomology)

Photo by Dan Mott


USDA Regional IPM Centers
Acknowledgments
 Insecticide Resistance Action Committee:
Graham Head, Caydee Savinelli, Bruce
Stanley and Gary Thompson
 Southern Region IPM Center: Jim VanKirk
(Director), Ron Stinner (Associate Director),
Jennifer Hodorowicz (Writer/Editor) and
State Contacts at Land-grant universities

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