Muştu, M., Demirci, F., Kaydan, M.B., & Ülgentürk, S. 2015 Laboratory assay of the effectiveness of the entomopathogenic fungus Isaria farinosa (Holmsk.) Fries (Sordariomycetes: Hypocreales) against the vine mealybug Planococcus ficus (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), even under the use of fungicides. International Journal of Pest Management http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09670874.2015.1047811

Keywords:

ant association

biological control

chemical

distribution

entomopathogenic fungi

Notes: The aim of the present study was to investigate the entomopathogenic effect of I. farinosa on different life stages of vine mealybug and to observe the inhibitory effects of common fungicides on the infection ability of the fungus.