Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide Discovery

Conventional chemical control compounds used for the management of insect pests have been much maligned, but still serve a critical role in protecting people and agricultural products from insect pests, as well as conserving biodiversity by eradicating invasive species. Although biological control c...

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Main Author:	Margaret C. Hardy
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:	Insects
Subjects:	agriculture arbovirus vectors biosecurity conservation malaria
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/5/1/227

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spelling	doaj-2a2361fca84c4001aff3287aeffca87e2020-11-24T23:14:29ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502014-01-015122724210.3390/insects5010227insects5010227Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide DiscoveryMargaret C. Hardy0Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Queensland 4072, AustraliaConventional chemical control compounds used for the management of insect pests have been much maligned, but still serve a critical role in protecting people and agricultural products from insect pests, as well as conserving biodiversity by eradicating invasive species. Although biological control can be an effective option for area-wide management of established pests, chemical control methods are important for use in integrated pest management (IPM) programs, as well as in export treatments, eradicating recently arrived invasive species, and minimizing population explosions of vectors of human disease. Cogitated research and development programs have continued the innovation of insecticides, with a particular focus on combating insecticide resistance. Recent developments in the fields of human health, protecting the global food supply, and biosecurity will be highlighted.http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/5/1/227agriculturearbovirus vectorsbiosecurityconservationmalaria
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title	Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide Discovery
title_short	Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide Discovery
title_full	Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide Discovery
title_fullStr	Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide Discovery
title_full_unstemmed	Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide Discovery
title_sort	resistance is not futile: it shapes insecticide discovery
publisher	MDPI AG
series	Insects
issn	2075-4450
publishDate	2014-01-01
description	Conventional chemical control compounds used for the management of insect pests have been much maligned, but still serve a critical role in protecting people and agricultural products from insect pests, as well as conserving biodiversity by eradicating invasive species. Although biological control can be an effective option for area-wide management of established pests, chemical control methods are important for use in integrated pest management (IPM) programs, as well as in export treatments, eradicating recently arrived invasive species, and minimizing population explosions of vectors of human disease. Cogitated research and development programs have continued the innovation of insecticides, with a particular focus on combating insecticide resistance. Recent developments in the fields of human health, protecting the global food supply, and biosecurity will be highlighted.
topic	agriculture arbovirus vectors biosecurity conservation malaria
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Resistance is not Futile: It Shapes Insecticide Discovery

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