The effect of two isolates of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vull. on the larvae of confused flour beetle [Tribolium confusum du Val., 1863 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)]
Alime BAYINDIR EROL,
Oktay ERDOĞAN,
İsmail KARACA
Abstract:The confused flour beetle cause economic losses in stored products, especially in products obtained from wheat. Although using insecticides against storage pests is an effective method, their frequent and continuous use can lead to resistance and toxicity issues in non-target organisms. In this study, the effect of local Beauveria bassiana isolates (BMAUM LD.2016 and BMAUM M6-4) on the 3rd instar larvae of confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) was determined under laboratory conditions. As a result of the… Show more
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