Diafenthiuron

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

Two-spotted mite have a very wide host range, and are an intermittent pest in maize, lentils, and broadleaf grasses....

Two-spotted mite

Tetranychus urticae

High resistance

Toxicity to beneficials

Hoverflies, (Syrphidae sp), are a family of flies recognized for their unique hovering ability, resembling miniature helicopters, before swiftly changing direction....

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 color. In Australia, various families of ...

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). In Austr...

Lepidopteran egg parasitoids

Order: Hymenoptera

Low toxicity

Lacewings have elongated, slender bodies with prominent, bulging eyes a slender and narrow shape. They measure 1 to 3 centimeters in length, varying by species. Their transparent wings exhibit a delic...

Lacewings

Family: Chrysopidae / Hemerobiidae

Low toxicity

Ladybird adults are typically small, brightly coloured beetles with varying numbers of dark spots on their wing cases (elytra)....

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 of insects includes many pest insects, but there are also many important natural enemies. Some species are quite small, measuring...

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

Rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) are a diverse group of beetles with elongated bodies, typically black or dark brown. They possess prominent forward projecting chewing mouthparts that are adapted f...

Rove beetles

Family: Staphylinidae

Low toxicity