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Title Rapid evolutionary responses to insecticide resistance management interventions by the German cockroach (Blattella germanica L.)
Author Mahsa Fardisi, Ameya D. Gondhalekar, Aaron R. Ashbrook & Michael E. Scharf
Date 2019-06-05
Description We conducted seminal field studies to compare three insecticide resistance intervention strategies for cockroaches and evaluated resistance evolution across multiple generations. Using pre-treatment resistance assessment to drive decisions, we found that single active ingredient (AI) treatments can successfully eliminate cockroaches if starting resistance levels are low.
Keywords German Cockroach, resistance, control
URL https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44296-y
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