Microbial control of arthropod pests of tropical tree fruits.
Dolinski C., Lacey L. A.
Author Affiliation: Univ. Estadual do Norte Fluminense/CCTA/LEF, Av. Alberto Lamego, 2000, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil.
Neotropical Entomology 36 : 161-179
Abstract : This paper provides an overview of the various ways of microbially controlling the mite and insect pests of tropical tree fruits (especially citrus, bananas, coconuts, mangoes, as well as guavas, pawpaws and pineapples) using entomopathogens (including insect viruses, entomopathogenic bacteria, entomogenous fungi and entomophilic nematodes), predators and parasitoids. The development of successful combinations of entomopathogens, predators and parasitoids along with other interventions to produce effective sustainable pest management is mentioned.