Effects of Chemical Insecticide Residues and Household Surface Type on a <i>Beauveria bassiana-</i>Based Biopesticide (Aprehend<sup>®</sup>) for Bed Bug Management

Effects of Chemical Insecticide Residues and Household Surface Type on a <i>Beauveria bassiana-</i>Based Biopesticide (Aprehend<sup>®</sup>) for Bed Bug Management

The biopesticide Aprehend, containing spores of the entomopathogenic fungus <i>Beauveria bassiana</i>, is a biological control agent for the management of the common bed bug (<i>Cimex lectularius</i> L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). The spores are applied in strategically placed b...

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Main Authors: Ikkei Shikano, Giovani S. Bellicanta, Simona Principato, Nina E. Jenkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
biological control
<i>Cimex lectularius</i>
fungal entomopathogen
integrated pest management
pesticide
residual
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/3/214

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