Evaluation of Spore Acquisition, Spore Production, and Host Survival Time for Tea Shot-Hole Borer, , Adults after Exposure to Four Commercial Products Containing .

, the tea shot-hole borer (TSHB), is an invasive ambrosia beetle that vectors several fungal pathogens that cause branch dieback in avocado trees in southern Florida. This study assessed the potential of four commercial products containing the entomopathogenic fungus () for managing adult TSHB beetles. Formulated products containing strains to which adult beetles were exposed were BioCeres WP, BotaniGard WP, BotaniGard ES, and Velifer ES.