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First record of epizootics in the grey citrus weevil (Sympiezomias citri; Coleoptera: Curculionidae) caused by Beauveria bassiana in tea plantations of Southeast China.
Journal of invertebrate pathology - 1 Jun 2026
Wang Dingfeng, Li Liangde, Li Huiling, Li Jinyu, Yang Jun
Abstract excerpt
The grey citrus weevil (GCW) Sympiezomias citri is a significant pest that causes extensive damage to various cash crops, including Citrus reticulata, Camellia sinensis, and Camellia oleifera. Control primarily relies on synthetic chemicals. However, biological control using fungal entomopathogens is a crucial alternative. This study demonstrated the first natural epizootic occurrence in polyphagous GCW...
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