Effects of Entomopathogenic Fungi on Individuals as Well as Groups of Workers and Immatures of <i>Atta sexdens rubropilosa</i> Leaf-Cutting Ants

In 2009, sulfluramid, the main ingredient in toxic baits for leaf-cutting ant control, was included in Annex B of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. This resulted in interest in the use of entomopathogenic fungi such as <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> and <i>Trich...

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Main Authors: Luis Eduardo Pontes Stefanelli, Tarcísio Marcos Macedo Mota Filho, Roberto da Silva Camargo, Carlos Alberto Oliveira de Matos, Luiz Carlos Forti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/1/10