Developmental stage affects survival of the ectoparasitoid Tamarixia triozae exposed to the fungus Beauveria bassiana

In conclusion, biological control of B. cockerelli may require the synchronized use of high B. bassiana concentrations, applied only on T. triozae late pupal stage (8-12 days of development), in order to allow the parasitoid to survive and also achieve good overall pest control. Graphical abstract Highlights

Source: Biological Control - November 19, 2015 Category: Biology Source Type: research