Resistance management
- Pronunciation
- /RES-ist-ance man-age-ment/
- Category
- Pest Management
- Singular
- Resistance management
- Plural
- Resistance managements
Definition
A strategy for managing pest populations that involves altering pesticide use patterns to reduce the development and spread of resistance.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'resistere' meaning 'to resist' and 'management', which refers to the control or regulation of something.
Example
Resistance management programs often involve rotating pesticides, using mixtures of pesticides, and incorporating non-chemical methods into pest control strategies.
Related Terms
- Pesticide resistance
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Crop protection