Insecticide resistance assay
US6517856B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/43552
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of assaying insects for pesticide resistance and to identify insect species are based on feeding disruption caused by insecticide such as the biopesticide Bacillius thuringiensis toxin (Bt). Further provided are methods for monitoring insecticide resistance in a population of insects, as well as methods of screening compounds for insecticidal activity. Insecticide resistance can be assessed at the level of an individual insect or at population levels. Apparatus and dehydrated insect meal pads useful in such assays are described.
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