Diafenthiuron
e.g. Diafenthiuron
Diafenthiuron disrupts the energy production process in insects, inhibiting mitochondrial respiration. It also interferes with the electron transport chain, leading to a decrease in ATP synthesis. This disruption affects the insect's nervous system and ultimately causes paralysis and death.
Resistant pests
Toxicity to beneficials
Hoverflies (Syrphidae sp) are a family of flies. They are characterized by their ability to hover in mid-air before quickly changing direction, hence their name....
Hoverflies
Syrphidae sp.
Low toxicity
Aphid parasitoids are small wasps, typically measuring 2-5 mm in length, with a slender body and distinctive narrow waist. They are commonly black or brown in colour....
Aphid parasitoids
Order: Hymenoptera
Moderate - Very High toxicity
Locally occuring parasitoids can be highly effective at suppressing pest populations, and there is a wide diversity of parasitoids that target the eggs of lepidoptera (moths and butterflies)....
Lepidopteran egg parasitoids
Order: Hymenoptera
Low toxicity
Lacewings have elongated, slender bodies with prominent, bulging eyes. They measure 1 to 3 centimeters in length, varying by species. Their transparent wings have a delicate, net-like pattern resembli...
Lacewings
Family: Chrysopidae / Hemerobiidae
Low toxicity
Ladybird adults are small, brightly coloured beetles with a rounded, dome-shaped body. The most commonly recognized ladybird species have red wing cases (elytra) with varying numbers of dark spots. Va...
Ladybird beetles
Family: Coccinellidae
Moderate - Very High toxicity
Locally occuring parasitoids can be highly effective at suppressing pest populations, and there is a wide diversity of parasitoids that target the caterpillars of lepidoptera (moths and butterflies)....
Lepidopteran larval parasitoids
Order: Hymenoptera
Very High toxicity
Predatory bugs belong to the family Hemiptera or true bugs. This group includes many pest insects, but there are also many important beneficial insects. Some species are quite small, measuring a few m...
Predatory bugs
Order: Hemiptera
Very High toxicity
Predatory mites are a diverse group of small arthropods, between 0.2 to 3 millimeters in length, depending on the species. The body shape may vary slightly depending on the species, but they are gener...
Predatory mites
Moderate - Very High toxicity
