Abstract:The virulence of two Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) Vuillemin and two Metarhizium spp. (Sorokin) isolates against larval and adult house fly, Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae), was assessed in the laboratory. Virulence varied significantly among the isolates but insect mortality was independent of route of exposure. Mortality was dose-dependent and stock solutions effected 79-91% and 63-70% mortality within seven days in larval and adult house fly, respectively. Generally, the fungi were more virul… Show more
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