Re-publish Scharf Insecticide MOA session with updated deliverables

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
This commit is contained in:
Rich Braman
2026-03-17 22:16:54 -04:00
parent 35abd57645
commit 1b4b58139c
29 changed files with 9283 additions and 325 deletions
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
<div data-md-component="skip">
<a href="#extension-agent-version-scharf-insecticide-moa" class="md-skip">
<a href="#gtbop-webinar-archive-extension-agent-resource" class="md-skip">
Skip to content
</a>
@@ -3638,6 +3638,24 @@
<label class="md-nav__link md-nav__link--active" for="__toc">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Extension Agent
</span>
<span class="md-nav__icon md-icon"></span>
</label>
<a href="./" class="md-nav__link md-nav__link--active">
@@ -3655,6 +3673,119 @@
</a>
<nav class="md-nav md-nav--secondary" aria-label="Table of contents">
<label class="md-nav__title" for="__toc">
<span class="md-nav__icon md-icon"></span>
Table of contents
</label>
<ul class="md-nav__list" data-md-component="toc" data-md-scrollfix>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#principles-of-insecticide-mode-of-action" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Principles of Insecticide Mode of Action
</span>
</a>
<nav class="md-nav" aria-label="Principles of Insecticide Mode of Action">
<ul class="md-nav__list">
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#webinar-information" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Webinar Information
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#ceu-credit-information" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
CEU Credit Information
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#viewing-instructions-for-asynchronous-use" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Viewing Instructions for Asynchronous Use
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#content-summary" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Content Summary
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#key-takeaways-for-extension-programming" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Key Takeaways for Extension Programming
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#video-chapter-guide" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Video Chapter Guide
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#additional-resources-referenced-in-presentation" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Additional Resources Referenced in Presentation
</span>
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</nav>
</li>
</ul>
</nav>
</li>
@@ -4166,6 +4297,108 @@
<label class="md-nav__title" for="__toc">
<span class="md-nav__icon md-icon"></span>
Table of contents
</label>
<ul class="md-nav__list" data-md-component="toc" data-md-scrollfix>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#principles-of-insecticide-mode-of-action" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Principles of Insecticide Mode of Action
</span>
</a>
<nav class="md-nav" aria-label="Principles of Insecticide Mode of Action">
<ul class="md-nav__list">
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#webinar-information" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Webinar Information
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#ceu-credit-information" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
CEU Credit Information
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#viewing-instructions-for-asynchronous-use" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Viewing Instructions for Asynchronous Use
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#content-summary" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Content Summary
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#key-takeaways-for-extension-programming" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Key Takeaways for Extension Programming
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#video-chapter-guide" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Video Chapter Guide
</span>
</a>
</li>
<li class="md-nav__item">
<a href="#additional-resources-referenced-in-presentation" class="md-nav__link">
<span class="md-ellipsis">
Additional Resources Referenced in Presentation
</span>
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</nav>
</li>
</ul>
</nav>
</div>
</div>
@@ -4183,12 +4416,168 @@
<h1 id="extension-agent-version-scharf-insecticide-moa">Extension Agent Version — Scharf, Insecticide MOA<a class="headerlink" href="#extension-agent-version-scharf-insecticide-moa" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h1>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Placeholder</strong> — Paste your Stage 3 pipeline output here.</p>
</blockquote>
<h1 id="gtbop-webinar-archive-extension-agent-resource">GTBOP Webinar Archive — Extension Agent Resource<a class="headerlink" href="#gtbop-webinar-archive-extension-agent-resource" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h1>
<h2 id="principles-of-insecticide-mode-of-action">Principles of Insecticide Mode of Action<a class="headerlink" href="#principles-of-insecticide-mode-of-action" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<hr />
<p><em>Processed for UGA Center for Urban Agriculture / GTBOP Archives</em></p>
<h3 id="webinar-information">Webinar Information<a class="headerlink" href="#webinar-information" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Field</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Speaker</strong></td>
<td>Dr. Michael Scharf, Purdue University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Moderator</strong></td>
<td>Dr. Dan Suiter, UGA Extension Entomologist</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Original Air Date</strong></td>
<td>October 18, 2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Duration</strong></td>
<td>1 hour, 7 minutes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Series</strong></td>
<td>Getting the Best of Pests — Structural Pest Control</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr />
<h3 id="ceu-credit-information">CEU Credit Information<a class="headerlink" href="#ceu-credit-information" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<p><strong>Georgia Applicator Category:</strong>
- <strong>Cat 35</strong> — Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related: <strong>2 HPC</strong></p>
<p><strong>Credit Eligibility:</strong> This archived presentation is suitable for asynchronous CEU delivery to licensed pest control operators holding Category 35 certification. Verify current CEU acceptance with the Georgia Department of Agriculture before scheduling.</p>
<p><strong>Sign-in sheet and CEU documentation:</strong> Contact the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture or visit gabugs.uga.edu for current forms and procedures.</p>
<hr />
<h3 id="viewing-instructions-for-asynchronous-use">Viewing Instructions for Asynchronous Use<a class="headerlink" href="#viewing-instructions-for-asynchronous-use" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<ol>
<li>Total viewing time is approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes, including the Q&amp;A session.</li>
<li>Attendees must view the entire presentation to receive credit.</li>
<li>The presentation includes a 57-minute lecture followed by a 10-minute moderated Q&amp;A.</li>
<li>A sign-in sheet must be completed and returned per standard GTBOP procedures.</li>
</ol>
<hr />
<h3 id="content-summary">Content Summary<a class="headerlink" href="#content-summary" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<p>Dr. Michael Scharf of Purdue University covers insecticide classification and mode of action at a level appropriate for licensed pest control professionals. The presentation provides foundational knowledge that supports informed product selection, resistance management, and customer communication.</p>
<p><strong>Topics covered include:</strong> a review of insect physiology as it relates to insecticide activity (nervous system, cuticle, digestive tract, tracheal system, musculature); the four basic modes of action (stimulation, blockage, modulation, inhibition); the LD50 concept and mammalian safety; five neurotoxic insecticide classifications (sodium channel agents, chloride channel agents, acetylcholine receptor agents, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, combination products); four non-neurotoxic classifications (diamides, insect growth regulators, energy production inhibitors, cuticle dehydrating dusts); and practical factors affecting insecticide performance including formulations, pest behavior, sanitation, and resistance management through product rotation.</p>
<p><strong>The Q&amp;A session addresses:</strong> combination product resistance, new active ingredient development, IRAC classifications, nicotinoid vs. neonicotinoid terminology, oral vs. dermal toxicity routes, repellent vs. non-repellent insecticides, and essential oil-based products.</p>
<hr />
<h3 id="key-takeaways-for-extension-programming">Key Takeaways for Extension Programming<a class="headerlink" href="#key-takeaways-for-extension-programming" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>All insecticides work through one of four basic mechanisms — a useful teaching framework for applicators at any experience level.</li>
<li>Nine insecticide classifications (five neurotoxic, four non-neurotoxic) cover the full landscape of available tools.</li>
<li>Diamides represent a notably safe chemistry class for mammals — EPA initially required no signal word.</li>
<li>Resistance is identified as the probable #1 cause of callbacks in cockroach accounts; rotation every 3 months or monthly is recommended.</li>
<li>The IRAC classification system is highlighted as a free, practical resource for planning product rotations by mode of action group.</li>
<li>Sanitation and IPM practices are framed as direct enhancers of chemical efficacy, not just standalone strategies.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h3 id="video-chapter-guide">Video Chapter Guide<a class="headerlink" href="#video-chapter-guide" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<p>For agents directing attendees to specific sections:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Time</th>
<th>Topic</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>0:00</td>
<td>Introduction and Speaker Credentials</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1:45</td>
<td>Why Understanding Mode of Action Matters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8:26</td>
<td>Insect Physiology Overview</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14:02</td>
<td>Insecticide Classification Basics</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17:51</td>
<td>Four Basic Modes of Action</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19:41</td>
<td>LD50 Concept and Mammalian Safety</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22:46</td>
<td>Neurotoxic Insecticide Classifications Begin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>32:24</td>
<td>Sodium Channel Insecticides</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>34:12</td>
<td>Chloride Channel Insecticides</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>36:20</td>
<td>Acetylcholine Receptor Insecticides</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>38:04</td>
<td>Combination Products</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>39:07</td>
<td>Non-Neurotoxic Insecticides Begin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40:02</td>
<td>Diamides</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>41:42</td>
<td>Insect Growth Regulators</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45:18</td>
<td>Energy Production Inhibitors</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>46:56</td>
<td>Cuticle Dehydrating Dusts</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>48:15</td>
<td>Factors Affecting Insecticide Efficacy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>54:19</td>
<td>Resistance Management</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>57:53</td>
<td>Q&amp;A Session Begins</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr />
<h3 id="additional-resources-referenced-in-presentation">Additional Resources Referenced in Presentation<a class="headerlink" href="#additional-resources-referenced-in-presentation" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Scharf &amp; Suiter, "Insecticide Primer and Insecticide Mode of Action," <em>PCT Magazine</em>, 2011</li>
<li>Scharf &amp; Suiter, <em>Insecticide Basics for the Pest Management Professional</em>, UGA publication (free)</li>
<li>IRAC Mode of Action Classification Chart — irac-online.org</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<p><em>Getting the Best of Pests Webinar Series | University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture</em>
<em>For questions about this archive or CEU procedures, contact the Center for Urban Agriculture.</em></p>