Pest Management Science (2012) 68, 155-157

Vladimir Gouli, Svetlana Gouli, Margaret Skinner, George Hamilton, Jae Su Kim and Bruce L. Parker (2012)
Virulence of select entomopathogenic fungi to the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)
Pest Management Science 68 (2), 155-157
Abstract: The brown marmorated stink bug. Halyomorpha halys, (BMSB) is an exotic pest causing damage to fruits and vegetables. They also transmit diseases. Integrated pest management strategies are lacking for this invasive. For the first time, information is presented on the virulence of several entomopathogenic fungi against BMSB. Three Beauveria bassiana and two Metarhizium anispoliae isolates were bioassayed against adult BMSB. One B. bassiana isolate was the active ingredient in BotaniGard^® which produced 85 and 100% mortality in 9 and 12 days post treatment, respectively. Experimental isolates ERL 1170 and ERL 1540 were also efficacious. Metarhizium anispoliae isolates produced lower mortalities than the B. bassiana isolates. Data presented showed the potential for management of BMSB with entomopathogenic fungi.
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Database assignments for author(s): Bruce L. Parker, Jae Su Kim, Margaret Skinner, George C. Hamilton

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

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Halyomorpha halys
Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogen)	Halyomorpha halys
Metarhizium anisopliae (entomopathogen)	Halyomorpha halys