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Use of Entomopathogenic Fungi for Fruit Fly Control in Area-Wide SIT Programmes
News Article
20 August 2019
Entomopathogenic fungi have been reported as effective natural enemies of insect pest. In fruit flies there is empirical evidence that some common fungal species are efficient biological control agents. The purpose of this publication is to serve as a guide for the implementation of microbial control through the use of fruit flies as vectors of fungus conidia. This document is also available in Spanish.
