The Impact of Insecticides on Mycelial Growth of Metarhizium spp. and Their Efficacy in Controlling Larvae and Pupae of the House Fly (Musca domestica L.)
Evaluation of insecticides shows potential for Metarhizium spp. in managing house fly larvae and pupae.
Key Points
Aspergillus species NMMet_SS9/2 and NMMet_CLPK4/1 achieved up to 93.33% mortality in house fly larvae, indicating effective biological control.
Compatibility tests showed that mycelial growth of both isolates was unaffected by the insecticide Cypas® 250 EC after 28 days, confirming their viability.
Experiments assessed 10 isolates of Metarhizium spp., with notable results for NMMet_SS9/2 and NMMet_CLPK4/1 under specific insecticide conditions.
The findings suggest that these Metarhizium isolates can be utilized alongside insecticides in integrated pest management strategies.