Journal of Molecular Neuroscience 2006-01-01

Buprofezin inhibits acetylcholinesterase activity in B-biotype Bemisia tabaci.

Emma L A Cottage, Robin V Gunning

Index: J. Mol. Neurosci. 30(1-2) , 39-40, (2006)

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Abstract

B-biotype Bemisia tabaci is a severe insect pest worldwide in many ornamental, agricultural, and horticultural industries. Control of this insect is hampered by resistance to many acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-inhibiting insecticides, such as organophosphates and carbamates. Consequently, insect growth regulators such as buprofezin, which act by inhibiting chitin synthesis, are being investigated for use against B-biotype B. tabaci in Australia. This study discusses the effects of buprofezin on B. tabaciAChE.