The bovine tick, Rhipicephalus microplus, is the main ectoparasite of cattle and causes loss
of billions of dollars worldwide in lost meat, milk, and leather production, as well as control …

Metarhizium rileyi is an entomopathogenic fungus of Lepidoptera and infects many noctuids,
which are key pests of agricultural crops. In this literature review, we summarise the state of …

Thiamethoxam (THIA), a second generation neonicotinoid insecticide in the thianicotinyl
subclass, is used worldwide. Environmental studies revealed that microbial degradation is …

Tomatoes are one of the predominant vegetable crops grown throughout the year in Tamil
Nadu, India. Their perishable nature and resource-intensive cultivation make them …

The objectives were to evaluate the efficiency of entomopathogenic fungi against Plutella
xylostella (L.) and the compatibility of the most virulent isolates with some of the insecticides …

Investigations were carried out to evaluate influence of some selective insecticides on
mycelial growth and conidial germination of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin and …

Synergistic combinations of biological and chemical insecticides might yield promising
alternatives for soil insect pest management. In turfgrass of the Northeast US, control of root …

Aphids are major pests affecting cereals, vegetables, fruit, forestry and horticultural produce.
A multimodal approach may be an effective route to controlling this prolific pest. We …

The toxicological impact of chemical pesticides on fungal entomopathogens and their use in
tank-mixing can be directly measured through in vitro compatibility tests. This study reports …

The efficacy of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae to control ticks has been shown in several
in vitro experiments. However, few studies have been undertaken in field conditions in order …