Comparative analysis of Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) resistance monitoring methods
Insecticide efficacy for Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) control rapidly decreases due to development of resistance. Resistance causes harmful impact to both, economy and ecology. Resistance monitoring has one of the most important roles in avoiding these problems. Early detection and resistance monitoring could prolong use of insecticides. Standard laboratory methods (impregnated filter papers, insect dipping glass surface spraying and topical application) for Colorado Potato Beetle resistance detection were tested. Because of it's best performances for most parameters, topical application was chosen by comparative analysis for further investigations. It is also determined, that adults are more suitable for testing.