Efficacy of some entomopathogenic fungi against tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Abstract Background Effects of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF); Beauveria bassiana , Isaria fumosorosea and Pupureocillium lilacinum against tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), which is one the most economic pests tomato, were investigated in Petri dish, pot greenhouse experiments. Commercial bioinsecticide Met 52 was also used In dish trials, I. applied to third instar larvae by dipping method recorded as effective entomopathogen, while efficacy B. high spray residue methods. experiments, plants before after infestation with T. . Results As a result applications, it found that EPF significantly reduced formation galleries on leaves when or at beginning leafminer infestation. experiments registered insecticide Voliam Targo applied. All applications numbers than control plants, both made Antalya Isparta Provinces. among tested 3 EPF. Conclusions this study, determined P. can reduce damage, highest, especially two nearly insecticide.