Understanding Insecticide Resistance – Part I
Basic Principles of Resistance Development and Detection Before Product Failure
Mosquitoes are highly effective disease vectors, transmitting illnesses to humans, pets, and livestock. While the most prominent mosquito-borne diseases vary by region, some—like malaria and dengue—are now spreading to new areas, including recent cases in the United States. During outbreaks, insecticides are the primary tool for controlling pathogen transmission, but resistance can make outbreaks harder to manage. In this webinar, Janet McAllister, Principal Research Entomologist for the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board, will discuss insecticide resistance, its development, factors that influence it, and methods for detecting resistance before insecticides lose effectiveness.