Rethinking bluegreen aphid control as insecticide resistance spreads

Phys.org Saturday 29 August 2026, 01:40 UTC 1 min read

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When an insecticide application fails to control bluegreen aphid, application conditions may not be the only cause. Research has identified resistant populations across southern Australia, confirming that repeated reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides is no longer sustainable.

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