Survey of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Fungi Endemic to Pecan Orchards of the Southeastern United States and Their Virulence to the Pecan Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

I. Shapiro‐Ilan, David; A. Gardner, Wayne; R. Fuxa, James; W. Wood, Bruce; B. Nguyen, Khuong; J. Adams, Byron; A. Humber, Richard; Hall, Michael

doi:10.1603/0046-225x-32.1.187

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Survey of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and Fungi Endemic to Pecan Orchards of the Southeastern United States and Their Virulence to the Pecan Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Published in Environmental Entomology • Feb 1, 2003

Authors:

David I. Shapiro‐Ilan

Wayne A. Gardner

James R. Fuxa

Abstract

The pecan weevil, Curculio caryae (Horn), is a major pest of pecans in the Southeastern United States. Entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi are potential alternatives to chemical insecticides for C. caryae control. Our objective was to survey pecan orchards in the southeastern United States for ento...

Subject

Weevil

Entomology

Curculionidae

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