Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are regarded as viable alternatives to insect pest control chemicals that contain a large amount of protease enzyme, which degrades the proteinaceous substances in cuticles. The aim this study was evaluate field efficacy protease-producing EPF against Ceratovacuna lanigera, and assess persistence on sugarcane leaves. A total 10 isolates were cultured from different ...

Matsucoccus matsumurae (Kuwana) (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Matsucoccidae) is an invasive alien species and a destructive pest of two native Chinese pines, Pinus tabulaeformis Carr. and P. massoniana Lamb., throughout the eastern regions of China. The pathogenicity of three entomopathogenic fungi, Lecanicillium lecanii strain V3.4504 and V3.4505, Fusarium incarnatum-equiseti strain HEB01 and Lecanic...