Are mycopesticides in use in Europe or the U.S.?
Mycopesticides are registered and in use in Europe and the U.S. for control of a variety of pests, including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and corn borers. One product has been registered in the U.S. for grasshopper control, but its efficacy under field conditions was not satisfactory. Another product, based on the same fungus as Green Muscle though a different strain, has been in use in Australia against various locust species and will soon be registered. Its name is Green Guard. Widespread use of Green Muscle in Africa and Asia and Green Guard in Australia and the Far East is likely to generate more interest in the Americas and in Europe. In fact, there are now plans to test Green Muscle in the US and Canada. 5. How does Green Muscle work? Fungal spores for aerial application are typically formulated in oil and applied with conventional spray applicators. Spray droplets land on the insect and adhere to the cuticle (the insect’s “skin”). Some spores may also come in contact with the ins
