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.
| 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 |