High resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in the Polish pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus F.): the role of oxidative metabolism

Abstract

Pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus F.) (PB) causes very serious problems in oilseed rape (Brassica napus var. oleifera L.) cultivations in Poland and other European countries. Pyrethroid insecticides are the most frequently used type for controlling PB in Poland. This chemical group has been used in Poland since the beginning of the 1980's and its strong selection pressure on PB resulted in some level of resistance of this pest to many active substances. The aim of this investigation was to analyze, with the use of synergists, the main mechanisms responsible for resistance of PB to pyrethroids. The results indicate the main resistance factor in Polish PB populations to be monooxygenase enzymes.

Seven‐year monitoring of pyrethroid resistance in the pollen beetle (Brassicogethes aeneus F.) during implementation of insect resistance management

“…11, which is based on a glass vial bioassay, was applied to determine pyrethroid resistance in the pollen beetle and was used in a wide range of European populations . Another IRAC method based on dipping filter paper into insecticide solution was used by Węgorek et al . In Northern Europe, pollen beetle pyrethroid resistance was tested using a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) standardized dip test .…”

“…11, which is based on a glass vial bioassay, was applied to determine pyrethroid resistance in the pollen beetle and was used in a wide range of European populations. 8,15,16 Another IRAC method based on dipping filter paper into insecticide solution was used by W ȩgorek et al 17 In Northern Europe, pollen beetle pyrethroid resistance was tested using a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) standardized dip test. 3,6,7 A topical application bioassay was developed by the FAO 18 to determine resistance in Leptinotarsa decemlineata and was used to determine resistance in many insect species such as Musca domestica, 19 Sciortothrips citri 20 and Agriotes obscurus.…”

Insecticide susceptibility of the green plant bug, Apolygus lucorum Meyer-Dür (Homoptera: Miridae) and two predatory arthropods

“…Unfortunately, conventional insecticides are likely to be more damaging to natural enemies, particularly in fields where survival from the sprays is low (Easterbrook 1997). Additionally, extensive and intensive use of insecticides will likely have adverse effects on human health and the environment and may result in the development of insecticide resistance in abundant target pest populations (Węgorek et al 2011). Therefore, in these cases, the use of insecticides should be restricted as much as possible by developing new formulation technologies, new pesticide types, and new application methods for pesticides, together with improved pest monitoring, established treatment thresholds, and improved non-chemical control measures.…”

Is the possibility of replacing seed dressings containing neonicotinoids with other means of protection viable in major Polish agricultural crops?

“…For some time, the use of pyrethroids has given rise to concerns due to widespread pest resistance (Philippou et al 2011;Węgorek et al 2011;Zimmer and Nauen 2011;Heimbach and Müller 2012;Wrzesińska et. al.…”