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Virulence of select entomopathogenic fungi to the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)
Author(s) -
Gouli Vladimir,
Gouli Svetlana,
Skinner Margaret,
Hamilton George,
Kim Jae Su,
Parker Bruce L
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.2310
Subject(s) - pentatomidae , beauveria bassiana , biology , bassiana , entomopathogenic fungi , pest analysis , heteroptera , entomopathogenic fungus , biological pest control , metarhizium , integrated pest management , veterinary medicine , horticulture , botany , agronomy , medicine
The brown marmorated stink bug. Halyomorpha halys , (BMSB) is an exotic pest causing damage to fruits and vegetables. They also transmit diseases. Integrated pest management strategies are lacking for this invasive. For the first time, information is presented on the virulence of several entomopathogenic fungi against BMSB. Three Beauveria bassiana and two Metarhizium anispoliae isolates were bioassayed against adult BMSB. One B. bassiana isolate was the active ingredient in BotaniGard ® which produced 85 and 100% mortality in 9 and 12 days post treatment, respectively. Experimental isolates ERL 1170 and ERL 1540 were also efficacious. Metarhizium anispoliae isolates produced lower mortalities than the B. bassiana isolates. Data presented showed the potential for management of BMSB with entomopathogenic fungi. Copyright © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry