Simple Summary Reductions in the numbers of chemical plant protection products that are
approved and a move towards organic production has changed the way growers produce …

Biopolymer-based formulations show great promise in enhancing the effectiveness of
entomopathogenic fungi as bioinsecticides. Chitosan and starch, among other biopolymers …

Background This study evaluated the shelf life and effectiveness of Metarhizium anisopliae
encapsulated in Na (sodium)-alginate matrix. Air-flow-dried and freeze-dried beads …

The fungus Beauveria bassiana is widely used for pest control; however, biostability and
dispersion for broth pulverization are limiting factors for its application in the field. In this …

The use of chemical acaricides is the primary strategy to control tick infestations.
Nonetheless, chemical resistance in ticks has been reported. Thus, complementary methods …

Beauveria bassiana is an entomopathogenic fungus that is widely used as a biocontrol
agent against various insect pests in agriculture. However, its efficacy is limited by several …

Abstract Aim: The encapsulation of Trichoderma asperellum BRM-29104 using Ca-alginate
matrix was evaluated. Methods: Intact and freeze-dried beads containing submerged …

The virulence of encapsulated fungal conidia against Aedes aegypti larvae was
investigated. Molecular studies confirmed that the fungal isolate used here was Beauveria …

Ticks, like Ixodes ricinus, have negative impacts on human and animal health in Germany
and worldwide, with almost no specific scientifically proven biological control agent …

Summary The South African avocado industry is an export‐orientated, multibillion‐rand
(ZAR) industry, with approximately 3.0% of international market share and with a five‐year …