This document summarizes mechanisms of insecticide resistance in insects and its management. It discusses how resistance can develop due to behavioral adaptations, reduced penetration of insecticides, target site insensitivity, and enhanced detoxification. Target site insensitivity can occur via nerve insensitivity, acetylcholinesterase insensitivity, or reduced binding at midgut target sites. Enhanced detoxification involves increased activity of enzymes like cytochrome P450s, carboxylesterases, and glutathione S-transferases. Case studies provide examples of resistance developing in insect populations exposed to insecticides over multiple generations. Effective resistance management requires using a combination of control strategies.