Fungicides compatible with entomopathogenic fungi eliminate beneficial symbionts of the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens

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New generation fungicides do not inhibit the growth of Cordyceps javanica, which is crucial for controlling Nilaparvata lugens.
Fenoxanil and Thifluzamide promote the survival of a beneficial fungus, while also eliminating the symbiont Arsenophonus in the pest.
Traditional fungicides were found to be incompatible with C. javanica, affecting pest management efficacy.
The study highlights the dual role of certain fungicides in enhancing biocontrol effectiveness while reshaping microbial communities in pests.

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Research shows new generation fungicides affect the bacterial community in Nilaparvata lugens, indicating impacts on biocontrol methods.

Zhao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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