Microbial Control of Invasive Forest Pests with Entomopathogenic Fungi: A Review of the Current Situation
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Invasive Forest Insect Pests
2.1. Cypress Aphid
2.2. Eucalyptus Weevil
2.3. Gypsy Moth
2.4. Asian Longhorned Beetle
2.5. Emerald Ash Borer
2.6. Oak Lace Bug
3. Microbial Control of Invasive Pests with Entomopathogenic Fungi
3.1. Cypress Aphid Control
3.2. Eucalyptus Weevil Control
3.3. Gypsy Moth Control
3.4. Asian Longhorned Beetle Control
3.5. Emerald Ash Borer Control
3.6. Oak Lace Bug Control
4. Concluding Remarks
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Dara, S.K.; Montalva, C.; Barta, M. Microbial Control of Invasive Forest Pests with Entomopathogenic Fungi: A Review of the Current Situation. Insects 2019, 10, 341. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10100341
Dara SK, Montalva C, Barta M. Microbial Control of Invasive Forest Pests with Entomopathogenic Fungi: A Review of the Current Situation. Insects. 2019; 10(10):341. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10100341
Chicago/Turabian StyleDara, Surendra K., Cristian Montalva, and Marek Barta. 2019. "Microbial Control of Invasive Forest Pests with Entomopathogenic Fungi: A Review of the Current Situation" Insects 10, no. 10: 341. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10100341