This is a short review of the history of the extensive research on resistance in the post-DDT era, in relation to advancing experimental technique. The subject began as a serious concern to applied entomologists only, gradually involved other disciplines, notably genetics and biochemistry; and the inherent interest and challenge of the problem attracted the attention of experts in these fields. It will be convenient to divide the 25 years involved into three periods: the years up to 1952, the decade 1953-62 and the decade 1963-72. The various types of investigation can be categorised as: (1) detection and measurement, (2) genetic studies, (3) primary toxicology and (4) biochemical toxicology.
        
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Busvine JR (1973) Progress in research on resistance in arthropods Pest Sci4: 491-499