Among the highlights of this book are the use of nanotechnology to increase potency of available insecticides, the use of genetic engineering techniques for controlling insect pests, the development of novel insecticides that bind to unique biochemical receptors, the exploration of natural products as a source for environmentally acceptable insecticides, and the use of insect genomics and cell lines for determining biological and biochemical modes of action of new insecticides.
The authors of this book report up-to-date methodologies relating to isolation, identification and use of various enzymes and receptor systems that serve as targets for insecticide action or as sites for resistance development. Thus, this book serves as an indispensable tool for scientists in academia and industry research, investigating or developing new insecticides with selective properties for the benefit of the environment. Possible countermeasures for resistance to novel insecticides are discussed.
In the 1950s and 1960s, the outlook for insect control was promising, with a steady influx of new insecticides. However, misuse has led to resistance issues, environmental harm, and public concern, resulting in stricter regulations. This context highlights the urgent need for safer, eco-friendly pesticides and innovative strategies to combat resistance, which this book addresses. The authors, experts in pesticide chemistry, biochemical action, and resistance mechanisms, provide concise reviews of their findings. They are actively involved in developing new pesticide classes that effectively target agricultural pests. The focus is on insecticides with selective properties, including insect growth regulators, ecdysone agonists, chitin synthesis inhibitors, juvenile chloronicotinyl insecticides (like imidacloprid and acetamiprid), botanical insecticides (such as neem and plant oils), pymetrozine, diafenthiuron, and pyrrole insecticides. The significance of these compounds in integrated pest management and resistance management strategies is thoroughly discussed. The data presented are crucial for establishing new technologies and creating innovative compounds that will influence future agricultural practices.
