Pesticide Modes of Action

Retired UT extension agent, Mike Dennision. explains the "modes of action" for our most popular consumer pesticides.  The biggest issue with any insecticide is resistance, which develops quickly in pests due to the speed at which insects breed. The way to prevent this resistance build-up is to rotate between insecticides with different modes of action. Each mode of action kills in a different way.

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Related Resources:
Insecticides Used in the Urban Environment: Mode of Action
How to Reduce the Risk of Pesticide Resistance
IRAC Mode of Action Classification Scheme