Entomophthoran

Dara, Surendra K.; Humber, Richard A.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-823414-3.00039-3

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“…The same fungal pathogen occurred at one location near Braunschweig, Northern Germany, in A. obscurus and A. sputator click beetles, but with only about 10% becoming infected (Lehmhus personal observation 2013, determination of pathogen R. Kleespiess). Entomophthoraceae are comparatively sensitive, difficult to preserve and propagate, and unsuitable for most spray applications, and thus achieving long-term viability is often quite difficult [138]. However, as Keller [139] observed Z. elateridiphaga also attacking adults of Notostira elongata (Miridae) and achieving growth of colonies on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA), the host range of this fungus may be less narrow and cultivation less difficult than generally thought.…”

Section: Fungimentioning

confidence: 99%

Alternative Strategies for Controlling Wireworms in Field Crops: A Review

et al. 2021

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Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae), comprise major pests of several crops worldwide, including maize and potatoes. The current trend towards the reduction in pesticides use has resulted in strong demand for alternative methods to control wireworm populations. This review provides a state-of-the-art of current theory and practice in order to develop new agroecological strategies. The first step should be to conduct a risk assessment based on the production context (e.g., crop, climate, soil characteristics, and landscape) and on adult and/or larval population monitoring. When damage risk appears significant, prophylactic practices can be applied to reduce wireworm abundance (e.g., low risk rotations, tilling, and irrigation). Additionally, curative methods based on natural enemies and on naturally derived insecticides are, respectively, under development or in practice in some countries. Alternatively, practices may target a reduction in crop damage instead of pest abundance through the adoption of selected cultural practices (e.g., resistant varieties, planting and harvesting time) or through the manipulation of wireworm behavior (e.g., companion plants). Practices can be combined in a global Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework to provide the desired level of crop protection.

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confidence: 99%