"Insecticide Resistance in Bluegreen Aphids Poses Global Crop Threat, Warn Researchers"

Researchers in Australia have discovered insecticide resistance in bluegreen aphids, a significant pest of legume crops worldwide. The study warns of a global threat to crops and emphasizes the need for new strategies to manage this pervasive pest. The researchers found moderate resistance to multiple insecticide groups in field-collected aphid populations, highlighting the challenges faced by growers. They recommend integrated pest management strategies, including the exploration of non-chemical control options and the potential use of novel endosymbiont-based interventions to mitigate the damage caused by these insecticide-resistant pests.