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Acaricide mode of action
1Crompton Co/Cie, Research Laboratories, 120 Huron Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 6N3 Canada. mark.dekeyser@cromptoncorp.com
Pest Management Science
|December 31, 2004
Summary
New acaricides offer improved mite control with novel modes of action. These compounds are safer for beneficial insects and mammals, with reduced environmental impact.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Entomology
- Pesticide Chemistry
Background:
- Recent years have introduced novel acaricide classes via traditional screening.
- Several new compounds exhibit improved properties for mite management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight new acaricide classes with novel modes of action.
- To discuss acaricides with favorable safety and environmental profiles.
Main Methods:
- Discovery through traditional screening methods.
- Characterization of novel compounds and their properties.
Main Results:
- Introduction of acaricides like pyridaben, acequinocyl, diafenthiuron, etoxazole, spirodiclofen, and bifenazate.
- These compounds demonstrate safety for beneficials, low mammalian toxicity, and short environmental persistence.
- Identification of new targets in mitochondrial respiration and mite development.
Conclusions:
- Novel acaricides provide new opportunities for effective mite control.
- Emerging compounds offer enhanced safety and environmental profiles compared to older agents.