<i>Purpureocillium takamizusanense</i>: A New Entomopathogenic Fungus in the Americas and Its Pathogenicity Against the Cacao Black Bug, <i>Antiteuchus tripterus</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

The black bug, <i>Antiteuchus tripterus</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is one of the most important pests of cacao in Peru. Its control relies primarily on synthetic insecticides, which negatively impact the environment and the health of cacao farmers. Therefore, the use of natural enemi...

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Published in:	Agronomy
Main Authors:	Elgar Hernandez-Diaz, Luis Carlos Martínez, Jorge Ronny Díaz-Valderrama, Liz Marjory Cumpa-Velasquez, Segundo Manuel Oliva-Cruz, Angel F. Huaman-Pilco, Karol Rubio, Eduardo Enrique León-Alcántara, Manuel Alejandro Ix-Balam
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	entomopathogen pest biocontrol stink bug
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/10/2315