Resistance
- Pronunciation
- /ri-ZIS-tuhns/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Resistance
- Plural
- Resistances
Definition
The ability of an insect or other arthropod population to withstand the exposure to a dose of an insecticide that would kill the majority of a normal (susceptible) population of the same species.
Etymology
From Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to resist'.
Example
The development of resistance to insecticides is a major challenge for pest management programs.
Related Terms
- Insecticide
- Control
- Pest
Usage Notes
Resistance can be acquired through various genetic alterations and can vary between species.