Author
Palumbo, John C.Affiliation
University of ArizonaIssue Date
2024-03-20Keywords
desertVegetable IPM
IRAC
Insecticide MOA
vegetable entomology
selective insecticides
broad-spectrum insecticides
whiteflies
aphids
lepidopterous larvae
thrips
Bagrada bug
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This document, authored by Dr. John C. Palumbo of the University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center, provides a comprehensive overview of insecticide modes of action (MOA) commonly used on desert-grown vegetable and melon crops. It categorizes insecticides according to the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) classification system and details each group’s mode of action, toxic activity, route of activity, and spectrum of efficacy against key pests. This resource is critical for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practitioners seeking to rotate chemistries, manage resistance, and apply targeted pest control strategies effectively in desert agricultural systems.Additional Links
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