USE OF METARHIZIUM ANISOPLIAE (METSCH.) SOROKIN AGAINST COLORADO BEETLES LEPTINOTARSA DECEMLINEATA (SAY)
H. Chabchoul, V. Táborský
Summary
Bioinsecticide, conidia of Metarhizium anisopliae
formulated as wet powder, was used against Colorado beetles (Leptinotarsa ;
decemlineata) in field. Two different rates were used against larvae L. Direct
action on larvae was poor, but some side anti-feeding effect was distincitve.
Main effect was on the larvae L in the soil, where complete pathogenesis took
place as green muscardlne.
Key words:
Metarhizium, Colorado bettles, biological control