Efficacy of the pyrethroid alpha‐cypermethrin against <i>Bactrocera oleae</i> populations from Greece, and improved diagnostic for an iAChE mutation

Abstract

This is the first attempt to evaluate the efficacy of alpha-cypermethrin against B. oleae from Greece. Data showed that it can be used effectively, but also highlighted the importance of continuous monitoring. The IIS4-IIS6 sodium channel region is the default area in which to look for resistance mutations if target-site resistance to pyrethroids arises. The application of the novel iAChE molecular diagnostic may facilitate the introduction of pyrethroids alongside OPs currently in use.