RLEM resistance to pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides rises in Australia, prompting authorities to develop new strategies.
RLEM (red legged earth mite) resistance to insecticides is on the rise in Australia, impacting pyrethroid and organophosphate-based insecticides. This has led authorities to develop new strategies, including the release of new tools to help farmers combat the pest. Research from Cesar Australia reveals a surge of RLEM resistance in Western Australia and South Australia, which is part of a larger global issue with insecticide resistance.
February 29, 2024
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