Certified methodology for rapid evaluation of the current level of resistance of stored product infesting pests to phosphine gas based fumigants:Methodology for DDD, agriculture and food industry workers

The presented new methodology is a set of information and procedures for evaluation of the sensitivity/resistance of storage pests to the phosphine (PH3) which is plant protections and/or biocide active substance commonly used for fumigation of infested commodities and empty store spaces as a key pest control intervention. The procedure is based on the international tests Phosphine Resistance Test Kit (Detia DEGESH's) and on the originally scientifically developed findings and information. The regular assessment of the resistance or resistance of field populations is one of the pillars of IPM whose implementation into practice helps to reduce the consumption of chemical products