Title
Pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycetes) to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
10-1-1997
Abstract
The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae is highly pathogenic to the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis. Spore concentrations of 108/ml for engorged larvae and 107/ml for engorged females resulted in 100% tick mortality, 2 wk postinfection. The LC50 value for engorged larvae (concentration to kill 50% of ticks) was 107 spores/ml. Metarhizium anisopliae shows considerable potential as a microbial control agent for the management of Ixodes scapularis.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Journal of Parasitology
Volume
83
Issue
5
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Zhioua, Elyes, Marsha Browning, Paul W. Johnson, Howard S. Ginsberg, and Roger A. LeBrun. "Pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycetes) to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)." Journal of Parasitology 83, 5 (1997). doi: 10.2307/3284273.