학술논문
Pathogenicity of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycetes) to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)
Document Type
research-article
Source
The Journal of Parasitology, 1997 Oct 01. 83(5), 815-818.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
00223395
19372345
19372345
Abstract
The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae is highly pathogenic to the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis. Spore concentrations of 10 8 /ml for engorged larvae and 10 7 /ml for engorged females resulted in 100% tick mortality, 2 wk postinfection. The LC 50 value for engorged larvae (concentration to kill 50% of ticks) was 10 7 spores/ml. Metarhizium anisopliae shows considerable potential as a microbial control agent for the management of Ixodes scapularis.