A preliminary evaluation of the potential of Beauveria bassiana for bed bug control

Barbarin, Alexis M.; Jenkins, Nina E.; Rajotte, Edwin G.; Thomas, Matthew B.

doi:10.1016/j.jip.2012.04.009

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“…The presence of C. bassiana on the imago of R. alpina is an interesting finding 1) in view of the fact that this fungus is highly pathogenic towards insects and has therefore been used in biological pest control (BARBARIN et al 2012, CASTRILLO et al 2010, and 2) since knowledge of the factors responsible for the limited occurrence of this endangered beetle species remains insufficient.…”

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Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina (LINNAEUS, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) as a host of the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps bassiana LI, LI, HUANG & FAN, 2001 (Ascomycota: Hypocreales)

Bartnik¹,

Michalcewicz²,

Kubiński³

2016

Polish Journal of Entomology

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The paper describes, for the first time, the occurrence of the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps bassiana (anamorph: Beauveria bassiana) on the imago of the endangered beetle Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina from the Low Beskid Mountains (the Carpathians, SE Poland). Furthermore, an isolate of the saprotrophic fungus Hypoxylon fragiforme was obtained as a result of laboratory tests on R. alpina specimens. Relationships between the identified fungi and R. alpina are discussed.

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“…C. bassiana growing on nutrient agar develops in the form of a white, powdery mycelium. C. bassiana parasitizes a wide range of arthropods: for this reason it is used in biological pest control (BARBARIN et al 2012). However, the isolated strains differ in their range of hosts.…”

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Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina (LINNAEUS, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) as a host of the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps bassiana LI, LI, HUANG & FAN, 2001 (Ascomycota: Hypocreales)

Bartnik¹,

Michalcewicz²,

Kubiński³

2016

Polish Journal of Entomology

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“…Scientists need to do more researches on this area particular area. It could be an alternative organic pesticide for controlling bed bug infestation [18,19].…”

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Bed Bugs Epidemic in the United States

Alalawi¹

2015

Entomol Ornithol Herpetol

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Studies and reports suggested that bed bug infestation has been increasing rapidly in the United States since 2004. Scientists suggested that the reason for this resurgence of bed bugs is the less use of pesticides and the international immigration where foreign people carry bed bugs with them into the country. The main purpose of this review is to study the causes of the rapid bed bugs' infestation and its effect on human health. It will also discuss the best ways to control this epidemic. This review article was written and designed based on reviewing many research articles, scientific books, and science based websites that had done researches on the epidemiology of bed bugs and its effect on human health. In addition, this review also discussed the best strategies and solutions that can be used to eradicate bed bugs including, collecting of data, understanding the reasons of the problem, and intervening of government. In conclusion, bed bugs' infestation is still increasing and spreading in the United States. Developing a new effective insecticide and new government legislations are essential to eradicate this epidemic.

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“…Currently few studies have addressed the role of predators and disease on the survival of bed bugs (Barbarin et al, 2012;Otti et al, 2009;Reinhardt et al, 2003;Reinhardt et al, 2005;Strand, 1977;Usinger, 1966). There are likely many insects and other terrestrial arthropods that could act as potential predators of bed bugs, including spiders, mites, pseudoscorpions, ants and predatory bugs (Usinger, 1966).…”

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Mechanisms that contribute to the establishment and persistence of bed bug infestations

Benoit¹,

Attardo

2013

Terr Arthropod Rev

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Bed bugs have reestablished as pests over the last two decades after a period of near eradication throughout large portions of the world. The increasing frequency of bed bug infestations has prompted research into every facet of bed bug biology. Of particular interest is identification ofthe specific factors that allow bed bugs to be transported, to thrive within human dwellings and to survive pest control strategies. This review provides a synopsis ofthe biochemical, physiological and molecular mechanisms that contribute to the resurgence of bed bugs, with a focus upon the aspects that allow bed bugs to overcome the roadblocks preventing establishment and persistence in close proximity to humans. Topics discussed include dispersal, host avoidance, mating, chemical signaling, symbiosis, blood feeding, thermal tolerance, starvation resistance, dehydration resistance and pesticide resistance. These aspects of Cimex biology are explored within the context of the effect that these traits have upon transportation, establishment and eradication of bed bugs with an emphasis on the issues of pesticide resistance and population resurgence. In general, bed bugs are exceptional in their abihty to proliferate in close-proximity to humans. The emergence of recent adaptations such as pesticide resistance has exacerbated the already difficult task of eliminating bed bug infestations.

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A preliminary evaluation of the potential of Beauveria bassiana for bed bug control

Cited by 76 publications

References 24 publications

Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina (LINNAEUS, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) as a host of the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps bassiana LI, LI, HUANG & FAN, 2001 (Ascomycota: Hypocreales)

Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina (LINNAEUS, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) as a host of the entomopathogenic fungus Cordyceps bassiana LI, LI, HUANG & FAN, 2001 (Ascomycota: Hypocreales)

Bed Bugs Epidemic in the United States

Mechanisms that contribute to the establishment and persistence of bed bug infestations

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