Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops
Weevils are significant pests of horticultural crops and are largely managed with insecticides. In response to concerns about negative impacts of synthetic insecticides on humans and the environment, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have been developed as an alternative method of control, and as such ap...
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| author | Kim Khuy Khun Bree A. L. Wilson Mark M. Stevens Ruth K. Huwer Gavin J. Ash |
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| description | Weevils are significant pests of horticultural crops and are largely managed with insecticides. In response to concerns about negative impacts of synthetic insecticides on humans and the environment, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have been developed as an alternative method of control, and as such appear to be “ready-made” components of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. As the success of pest control requires a thorough knowledge of the biology of the pests, this review summarises our current knowledge of weevil biology on nut trees, fruit crops, plant storage roots, and palm trees. In addition, three groups of life cycles are defined based on weevil developmental habitats, and together with information from studies of EPF activity on these groups, we discuss the tactics for integrating EPF into IPM programs. Finally, we highlight the gaps in the research required to optimise the performance of EPF and provide recommendations for the improvement of EPF efficacy for the management of key weevils of horticultural crops. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1e2b897e86524561936ec9b20d98626e2023-11-20T15:04:34ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502020-09-01111065910.3390/insects11100659Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural CropsKim Khuy Khun0Bree A. L. Wilson1Mark M. Stevens2Ruth K. Huwer3Gavin J. Ash4Faculty of Agronomy, Royal University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2696, Dangkor District, Phnom Penh, CambodiaCentre for Crop Health, Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, AustraliaNSW Department of Primary Industries, Yanco Agricultural Institute, Yanco, New South Wales 2703, AustraliaNSW Department of Primary Industries, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute, Wollongbar, New South Wales 2477, AustraliaCentre for Crop Health, Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, AustraliaWeevils are significant pests of horticultural crops and are largely managed with insecticides. In response to concerns about negative impacts of synthetic insecticides on humans and the environment, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have been developed as an alternative method of control, and as such appear to be “ready-made” components of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. As the success of pest control requires a thorough knowledge of the biology of the pests, this review summarises our current knowledge of weevil biology on nut trees, fruit crops, plant storage roots, and palm trees. In addition, three groups of life cycles are defined based on weevil developmental habitats, and together with information from studies of EPF activity on these groups, we discuss the tactics for integrating EPF into IPM programs. Finally, we highlight the gaps in the research required to optimise the performance of EPF and provide recommendations for the improvement of EPF efficacy for the management of key weevils of horticultural crops.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/10/659attract-and-kill<i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i><i>Beauveria</i>endophyteentomopathogenic nematode<i>Metarhizium</i> |
| spellingShingle | Kim Khuy Khun Bree A. L. Wilson Mark M. Stevens Ruth K. Huwer Gavin J. Ash Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops Insects attract-and-kill <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> <i>Beauveria</i> endophyte entomopathogenic nematode <i>Metarhizium</i> |
| title | Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops |
| title_full | Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops |
| title_fullStr | Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops |
| title_short | Integration of Entomopathogenic Fungi into IPM Programs: Studies Involving Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) Affecting Horticultural Crops |
| title_sort | integration of entomopathogenic fungi into ipm programs studies involving weevils coleoptera curculionoidea affecting horticultural crops |
| topic | attract-and-kill <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> <i>Beauveria</i> endophyte entomopathogenic nematode <i>Metarhizium</i> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/10/659 |
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