Evaluating the combination of Metarhizium anisopliae and an enhanced form of diatomaceous earth (Grain-Guard) for the environmentally friendly control of stored grain pests

Saeed, Nadia; Wakil, Waqas; Farooq, Muhammad; Shakeel, Muhammad; Arain, Muhammad Shahid; Shakeel, Qaiser

doi:10.1007/s10661-020-8189-2

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“…For example, the combined application of Grain-Guard, an enhanced DE with 0.25% abamectin, with M . anisopliae has been reported to elevate the EPF impact on several stored-product pests, including T. castaneum [ 55 ], as demonstrated in our research as well.…”

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“…(Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) are potent biocontrol agents, infesting numerous hosts, and produce large numbers of spores over several asexual life cycles [ 48 , 49 ]. Beauveria bassiana [ 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 ] and M. anisopliae [ 54 , 55 , 56 ] have been extensively investigated for their effectiveness in controlling T. castaneum. However, the repeated use of entomopathogenic fungi can lead to the development of resistance in T. castaneum populations [ 57 , 58 ].…”

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“…There are several reports on the additive effects of DEs combined with either B. bassiana [ 77 , 78 ] or M. anisopliae [ 55 , 79 ] against T . castaneum.…”

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The Potential of Two Entomopathogenic Fungi and Enhanced Diatomaceous Earth Mixed with Abamectin: A Comprehensive Study on Mortality, Progeny Production, Application Method, and Surface Application against Tribolium castaneum

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This study determined the efficacy of Beauveria bassiana (Bals. -Criv.) Vuill., Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin, and diatomaceous earth mixed with abamectin (DEA) alone and in their combinations for the integrated management of larvae and adults of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) from three field populations of Pakistan (Multan, Rawalpindi, and Rahim Yar Khan) and one laboratory population (Faisalabad). Treatments were applied on three surfaces, namely, viz. steel, concrete, and jute bags, implementing two application methods, dusting and spraying. The combined treatments were more effective in comparison with single treatments for both larvae and adults. Overall, the highest mortality rates were recorded in the Faisalabad population, followed by the Rehaim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, and Multan populations. Progeny production was suspended 21 days after exposure to the combined treatment of DEA and both fungi in all populations except Rawalpindi. Larvae were found to be more susceptible than adults in all treatments and intervals. Dusting was more efficient than spraying for both larvae and adults and for all the populations studied. The present study provides a wholistic understanding of the impact of different factors on the success of the combined treatments using DEA and entomopathogenic fungi, supporting their use as surface treatments.

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The Potential of Two Entomopathogenic Fungi and Enhanced Diatomaceous Earth Mixed with Abamectin: A Comprehensive Study on Mortality, Progeny Production, Application Method, and Surface Application against Tribolium castaneum

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“…Inert substances, such as diatomaceous earth (DE), amorphous silicon dioxide, and diamond dust, have been observed to cause cuticular abrasion and absorb lipids in insect cuticles [119]. Ref.…”

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Enhancing Food Grains Storage Systems through Insect Pest Detection and Control Measures for Maize and Beans: Ensuring Food Security Post-COVID-19 Tanzania

Chidege,

Venkataramana,

Ndakidemi

2024

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COVID-19 poses a significant threat to the present and future of mankind. The emergence of diverse strains during the pandemic creates uncertainty regarding their disappearance or resurgence. Lockdown measures and travel restrictions impact national and household food systems, hindering the movement of people and goods. Effective COVID-19 control requires science-based preventive measures and consideration of food availability. In Tanzania, resource-constrained farmers rely on the self-storage of food crops. Precise pest control information and tailored detection/storage systems are essential for preserving major staple foods such as maize and beans, which face frequent infestation by beetles and moths. Traditional methods used before the pandemic are insufficient compared to advanced global alternatives. This paper reviewed about 175 publications from different databases, dated from 1984 to 2023 (2023 to 2014 = 134, 2013 to 2004 = 26 and 2003 to 1984 = 15), assessing storage management for maize and beans. Identifying gaps between Tanzania and global advancements aiming to empower farming communities with the latest technologies and ensuring food security amid the pandemic.

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“…Previous studies have documented the elevated activity of entomopathogenic fungi against numerous stored-product insect pests (Athanassiou et al 2008a;Shafighi et al 2014;Batta and Kavallieratos 2018;Mohammed et al 2019;Wakil et al 2021aWakil et al , b, c, d, 2022. More specifically, different entomopathogenic fungi isolates of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) Vuillemin (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae), Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin (Hypocreales: Clavipitaceae), Lecanicillium attenuatum (Petch) Zare and Gams (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae), Isaria fumosorosea (Wize) (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae), and Chaetomium globosum (Kunze) (Sordariales: Chaetomiaceae) have been tested as grain protectants against adults of R. dominica, S. granarius, T. granarium, and T. castaneum, the saw-toothed grain beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.) (Coleoptera: Silvanidae), the rusty grain beetle, Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens) (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae), the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), and the psocid Liposcelis paeta (Pearman) (Psocoptera: Liposcelididae) (Athanassiou et al 2007(Athanassiou et al , 2008aShafighi et al 2014;Saeed et al 2020;Wakil et al 2021a, b, c, d). In order to enhance the insecticidal properties of entomopathogenic fungi, they can be combined with chemical insecticides, natural enemies, diatomaceous earths (DEs), and natural products (Batta and Kavallieratos 2018).…”

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Combinations of Beauveria bassiana and spinetoram for the management of four important stored-product pests: laboratory and field trials

Wakil

Kavallieratos

Nika

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The current study examines the efficacy of the semi-synthetic insecticide spinetoram and entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) Vuillemin (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) as wheat protectants against the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae), the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), the granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), and the khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), under laboratory and field trials. One dose of B. bassiana, i.e., 1 × 107 conidia/kg wheat, two doses of spinetoram, i.e., spine1: 0.05 ppm (mg/kg wheat), spine2: 0.1 ppm, and their combinations (Bb + spine1, Bb + spine2) were evaluated at 20, 25, and 30 °C. All treatments provided significantly higher mortality at 30 °C compared with the other two temperatures. Maximum mortality levels were observed in the treatments where B. bassiana was combined with the higher dose of spinetoram (0.1 ppm). All treatments reduced progeny production in comparison with the control groups. Maximum progeny reduction was observed at 30 °C, on wheat treated with the Bb + spine2 combination. The combination Bb + spine2 also provided elevated mortality rates in both laboratory and field persistence trials, but at 180 days caused moderate mortality to all tested insect species. Concerning progeny, at laboratory persistence trials, the combination Bb + spine2 exhibited the lowest offspring emergence to all tested species compared to the other treatments and control. Overall, our study showed that R. dominica was the most susceptible species followed by S. granarius, T. castaneum, and T. granarium. Our findings revealed that the combination of B. bassiana and spinetoram may be a useful tool for efficient and advanced integrated pest management strategies for long storage periods under multiple temperatures.

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Evaluating the combination of Metarhizium anisopliae and an enhanced form of diatomaceous earth (Grain-Guard) for the environmentally friendly control of stored grain pests

Cited by 8 publications

References 28 publications

The Potential of Two Entomopathogenic Fungi and Enhanced Diatomaceous Earth Mixed with Abamectin: A Comprehensive Study on Mortality, Progeny Production, Application Method, and Surface Application against Tribolium castaneum

The Potential of Two Entomopathogenic Fungi and Enhanced Diatomaceous Earth Mixed with Abamectin: A Comprehensive Study on Mortality, Progeny Production, Application Method, and Surface Application against Tribolium castaneum

Enhancing Food Grains Storage Systems through Insect Pest Detection and Control Measures for Maize and Beans: Ensuring Food Security Post-COVID-19 Tanzania

Combinations of Beauveria bassiana and spinetoram for the management of four important stored-product pests: laboratory and field trials

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