Open AccessUsing Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Conventional and Biorational Pesticides for Controlling Bagworm
Author(s) -
Stanton Gill,
Michael J. Raupp
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
arboriculture and urban forestry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 2155-0778
pISSN - 1935-5297
DOI - 10.48044/jauf.1994.056
Subject(s) - bacillus thuringiensis , pesticide , biological pest control , biology , evergreen , toxicology , natural enemies , microbiology and biotechnology , botany , agronomy , bacteria , genetics
Formulated microbial biological control agents such as entomopathogenic nematodes and Bacillus thuringiensis have potential as alternatives to conventional control pesticides for arborists offering IPM and Plant Health Care services. However, few data compare the efficacy of these materials with other pesticides under field conditions. This study demonstrates that in some cases microbial biological control agents are effective in controlling bagworms on evergreens.