Pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycetes) to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)
Journal of Parasitology
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Abstract
The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae is highly pathogenic to the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis. Spore concentrations of 108/ml for engorged larvae and 107/ml for engorged females resulted in 100% tick mortality, 2 wk post-infection. The LC50 value for engorged larvae (concentration to kill 50% of ticks) was 107 spores/ml. Metarhizium anisopliae shows considerable potential as a microbial control agent for the management of Ixodes scapularis.
Suggested Citation
Zhioua, E., Browning, M., Johnson, P., Ginsberg, H., LeBrun, R., 1997, Pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycetes) to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae): Journal of Parasitology, v. 83, no. 5, p. 815-818, https://doi.org/10.2307/3284273.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycetes) to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) |
| Series title | Journal of Parasitology |
| DOI | 10.2307/3284273 |
| Volume | 83 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Allen Press |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 815 |
| Last page | 818 |