Journal Article10.1006/BCON.2001.0938
Insect Pathogens as Biological Control Agents: Do They Have a Future?
TL;DR: Embedded entomopathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and protozoa as inundatively applied microbial control agents can be effective and serve as alternatives to broad-spectrum chemical insecticides.
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About: This article is published in Biological Control. The article was published on 01 Jul 2001. The article focuses on the topics: Inundative application & Integrated pest management.
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