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Insecticide discovery: an evaluation and analysis.

Thomas C Sparks¹

¹Dow AgroSciences, Discovery Research, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, USA.

Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology

|August 24, 2014

Summary

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New insecticide discovery is declining due to rising costs and fewer companies investing. Insecticide resistance management is crucial for preserving existing and new pest control solutions.

Keywords:

Development costs Insecticide resistance management Pesticide discovery – time needed Screening success Vertebrate selectivity ratio

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Entomology
Pesticide Chemistry

Background:

Declining number of research-based companies in insecticide discovery since 1960.
Increasing costs associated with pesticide discovery and development.
Growing need for novel insecticides with improved environmental and toxicological profiles.

Observation:

Analysis of insecticide development timelines over the past 60 years.
Examination of discovery processes based on external patents, prior internal products, or novel chemistry.
Unexpected trends observed in the time required for insecticide development.

Findings:

The agrochemical industry has developed more selective insecticides in the last two decades.
The building process for insecticides shows varied timelines depending on the discovery approach.
Increasing screening requirements for new product development until recently.

Implications:

Insecticide resistance management is increasingly vital.
Fewer companies are investing in new insecticide development due to high costs.
Preservation of current and future insecticides is essential for sustainable agriculture.