Question

Which insecticide is used for control of insect pests of mushrooms?

Answer 1

Fungi are a diverse group of organisms with close ties to agriculture. Some fungi create devastating diseases in crops, while others are crops themselves (mushrooms). Other fungi are used successfully to protect crops from a variety of pests. Among the most prominent of these are the fungi that are used against insects and other related pests.

Most fungi used for the control of insect pests belong to the group hyphomycetes. Some species have been developed as commercial products because of their ability to be mass produced. Most fungi in this group are usually found in the soil and can cause natural outbreaks on their own when environmental conditions are favorable. They can infect a wide range of insect hosts. Specific fungal strains in commercial products target thrips, whiteflies, aphids, caterpillars, weevils, grasshoppers, ants, Colorado potato beetle, and mealybugs. Currently (2008) allowable products containing the hyphomycete fungus, Beauveria bassiana, that are commercially available include Mycotrol O (Emerald BioAgriculture), Naturalis Home and Garden (H&G) and Naturalis L (Troy BioSciences, Inc.). Before applying any pest control product, make sure to include what you might want to use and how you intend to use it in your organic system plan and get your certifier's approval. (Caution: the use of an unapproved material can result in the loss of certification. Always check with your certifier before purchasing or using a new product or material to ensure that it is permitted for use in your organic farming system.

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