Pesticide Usage in Scotland: Grassland and Fodder Crops 2017

This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on grassland and fodder crops in Scotland during 2017.

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Table 11: Mode of action/chemical group of insecticide active substances on all grass and fodder crops - 2017

Area (ha) and weight (kg) of active substances for all crops

Mode of Action Active Substance Chemical Group IRAC Group Total Grass and Fodder 2017 Total Grass and Fodder 2017
ha kg
Sodium channel modulators Cypermethrin Pyrethroid 3A 36 <0.5
Deltamethrin Pyrethroid 3A 364 3
Lambda-cyhalothrin Pyrethroid 3A 402 6
All sodium channel modulators 802 9
All insecticides 802 9
Area grown 4,380,288

Note: Active substances have been grouped by their mode of action. Full details on mode of action classification can be found on the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee ( IRAC) webpage (8)

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