Field
populations of diamond back moth (DBM) ,
Plutella xylostella (L.)
were detected as moderate to high in insecticide (spinosad) resistance at
Hawaii’s large crucifer producing areas such as Maui, Hawaii and Oahu in 2000. Riley and Sparks
(2006) suggest that it is highly likely for DBM to become resistant to any
class of insecticide given enough time, pressure, and high populations for
selections to occur. Extension
professionals from the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture
and Human Resources have worked with commercial crucifer crop growers on an
insecticide resistance management program since the initial resistance
discovery.
Thirteen year later, DBM Insecticide Resistance Management
(IRM) team members, Robin Shimabuku, Dr. Ronald Mau (emeritus), Ming Yi Chou, Randy
Hamasaki, Jari Sugano, Steve Fukuda (emeritus) and new CTAHR junior agents, Jensen Uyeda and Sharon Motomura are continuing field
and laboratory bioassays to: 1) evaluate new chemical classes for the IRM rotation program
and 2) monitor resistance levels for chemicals (new and old) in the current statewide
DBM IRM program at least twice a year.
Managing
and tracking insecticide resistance in commercial areas is an important
component in sustaining Hawaii’s crucifer crop industries.
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