The introduction of insecticidal transgenic varieties into the Australian cotton market in the mid-1990’s allowed the industry to substantially reduce its pesticide use but resistance continues to threaten its efficac

This travel scholarship funding enabled the attendance at the 3rd International Whitefly Symposium, held in Fremantle in September 2018 was a good opportunity to present Australian researchers whitefly research from t

The End of Season Resistance Monitoring Report, by Sharon Downes, and the Conventional Insecticide Testing Report, by Lisa Bird provide a summary of the outcomes of both programs during this season.

The industry is entering a critical period in managing resistance to Bt-cotton.