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SUBMITTER: Khun KK
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7599691 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Khun Kim Khuy KK Wilson Bree A L BAL Stevens Mark M MM Huwer Ruth K RK Ash Gavin J GJ
Insects 20200925 10
Weevils are significant pests of horticultural crops and are largely managed with insecticides. In response to concerns about negative impacts of synthetic insecticides on humans and the environment, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have been developed as an alternative method of control, and as such appear to be "ready-made" components of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. As the success of pest control requires a thorough knowledge of the biology of the pests, this review summarises our cu ...[more]