Florida Entomologist (2011) 94, 737-747

B. Güerri-Agulló, R. López-Follana, L. Asensio, P. Barranco and L.V. Lopez-Llorca (2011)
Use of a solid formulation of Beauveria bassiana for biocontrol of the red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) under field conditions in SE Spain
Florida Entomologist 94 (4), 737-747
Abstract: We describe the effect of a Beauveria bassiana solid formulation on Rhynchophorus ferrugineus infesting naturally canary palms in SE Spain in the field. The formulation included a highly pathogenic strain of B. bassiana derived from R. ferrugineus. The formulation was applied 3 times in 2009 in 2 sites (Catral and El Hondo), at 3-month intervals. Beauveria bassiana caused 70-85% R. ferrugineus mortality. Beauveria bassiana solid formulation with high RPW pathogenicity and persistence, could be applied as a preventive as well as curative treatment for RPW control. Our B. bassiana formulation can be a significant component of an IPM strategy for RPW control.
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Database assignments for author(s): Luis V. Lopez-Llorca

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
formulation/storage of bioagents
evaluation - screening - selection

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Rhynchophorus ferrugineus	Phoenix (genus)	Spain (continental)
Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogen)	Rhynchophorus ferrugineus	Phoenix (genus)	Spain (continental)