A modified method to visualize infection sites of spores of the entomopathogen Beauveria bassiana adults

• Published in: The Florida entomologist Vol. 92; no. 4; pp. 623 - 1245
• Main Authors: Gillett-Kaufman, Jennifer L, Kimbrough, James W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Florida Entomological Society 01.12.2009
• Subjects: Agricultural pests; Biological control; Contact tracing; Control; Fungi, Pathogenic; Health aspects; Methods; Natural history; Pests; United States

Beauveria bassiana is a widespread entomopathogen which is infectious to a great variety of insects. A commercial preparation of this fungus was used to study its potential as a biocontrol agent of the citrus root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus. Laboratory reared adult weevils were placed in clean pl...