Take the pesticide label to the physician. Know first aid procedures for pesticide poisoning and keep a first aid kit available. The safe and effective use of pesticides. University of California Publication 3324. Managing Pesticide Resistance Frank B. Peairs Resistance is a naturally existing characteristic that can be inherited, that increases a pest's ability to withstand the effects of the pesticide.
Pesticide resistance is a growing problem.
Nearly 450 species of insects and mites have developed resistance to one or more insecticides, including carbamates and organophosphates. More than 55 resistant weed species have been reported in the United States. Many systemic and some contact fungicides are prone to resistance because they attack fungi with a specific mode of action. Rotate the mode of action of pesticides used in the field. Use pesticides only when necessary.