Koller, Janique; Sutter, Louis; Gonthier, Jérémy; Collatz, Jana; Norgrove, Lindsey (2023). Entomopathogens and Parasitoids Allied in Biocontrol: A Systematic Review Pathogens, 12(7), p. 957. MDPI 10.3390/pathogens12070957
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Biological pest control is an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides, using organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasitoids. However, efficacy is variable and combining different biocontrol agents could improve success rates. We conducted a systematic review of studies combining a parasitoid with an entomopathogenic microorganism, the first of its kind. We searched in Web of Science and extracted data from 49 publications matching the pre-defined inclusion criteria. Combinations of 36 hymenopteran parasitoids with 17 entomopathogenic microorganisms used to control 31 target pests were found. Trichogramma pretiosum and Encarsia formosa were the most frequently studied parasitoids, while Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Lecanicillium muscarium, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, the Spodoptera exigua multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus, and the Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus were the main microbial agents assessed. Out of 49 parasitoid–microorganism combinations assessed in the laboratory experiments, thirty-eight were reported as compatible and six as incompatible. Timing and dosage of biopesticides played a crucial role, with later application and appropriate dosage minimizing adverse effects on parasitoid development. More research is needed to assess compatibility and efficacy under real-world conditions. Our review provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners to optimize the combined use of micro- and macroorganisms for effective pest control.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL > HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL > Agriculture School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL > Agriculture > International Agriculture and Rural Development |
Name: |
Koller, Janique; Sutter, Louis; Gonthier, Jérémy; Collatz, Jana and Norgrove, Lindsey |
Subjects: |
Q Science > QL Zoology S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) |
ISSN: |
2076-0817 |
Publisher: |
MDPI |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Lindsey Norgrove |
Date Deposited: |
18 Oct 2023 13:37 |
Last Modified: |
18 Oct 2023 13:37 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.3390/pathogens12070957 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
pest management; microbial pesticide; parasitoid wasp; compatibility; synergism; antagonism |
ARBOR DOI: |
10.24451/arbor.20182 |
URI: |
https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/20182 |
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