Control of Tarnished Plant Bugs Using Beauveria bassiana and the Insect Growth Regulator, Novaluron
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Insecticide-resistant populations of TPB have been noted in the Delta region (Hollingsworth et al., 1 ; Snodgrass, 1 ). Proposed EPA regulatory constraints on organophosphate insecticide use are anticipated. Viable replacements for organophosphate insecticides are needed. These may include efficient, long-lasting, and specific biological control agents. In this study, a commercially available Beauveria strain (GHA) (Laverlam, SA) along with an experimental strain in production by USDAARS were field tested, alone and in combination with Diamond, as control agents for suppression of plant bugs.
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