Publications by authors named "Lara Reinbacher"
J Econ Entomol
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can control wireworms, but their effectiveness varies in the field, partly influenced by the insect's nutritional status.
- This study examined how different diets affected the wireworm Agriotes obscurus and its susceptibility to the fungus Metarhizium brunneum, revealing that while diet impacted wireworm growth, it didn't significantly affect infection rates in the lab.
- Field experiments showed that wireworm damage varied with cover crop species, being highest in diverse mixes and lowest with clover or radish, indicating that the choice of cover crops can influence wireworm management strategies.
