Project Number: 1275-22000-234-09
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Sep 28, 2007
End Date: Sep 30, 2009

Objective:
To gain knowledge necessary for sound resistance management practices to maintain effectiveness of neonicotinoid insecticides for control of Colorado potato beetle.

Approach:
Increasing levels of resistance of Colorado potato beetle to neonicotinoid insecticides and the spread of this resistance among populations threaten the growers¿ ability to economically control pestiferous populations. Monitoring resistance of the beetle to currently used pesticides and gaining knowledge of new products is essential for maintaining effective control strategies. Testing of trap crops will facilitate their use in resistance management.