Phytoparasitica (2005) 33, 436-440

Richard M. Smith, Andrew G.S. Cuthbertson and Keith F.A. Walters (2005)
Extrapolating the use of an entomopathogenic nematode and fungus as control agents for Frankliniella occidentalis to Thrips palmi
Phytoparasitica 33 (5), 436-440
Abstract: Little is known regarding non-chemical control measures against Thrips palmi Karny. Since entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes have been found to be active against thrips species such as Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande, comparative bioassays were conducted to determine the extent to which they also show activity against T. palmi. Significant mortality of the larvae of the species was recorded following treatment with Lecanicillium muscarium (Petch) Zare and Gams, and addition of the wetting agent Agral enhanced pathogenicity to T. palmi. T. palmi pupae were not affected by S. feltiae. The potential for use of these agents against T. palmi in the field is discussed in the light of these results.
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Database assignments for author(s): Andrew G.S. Cuthbertson, Keith F.A. Walters

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.
	Frankliniella occidentalis
	Thrips palmi
Akanthomyces muscarius (entomopathogen)	Frankliniella occidentalis
Akanthomyces muscarius (entomopathogen)	Thrips palmi