Biological Control in Entomology: Insect Pathology and Microbial Control

Insect diseases & their symptoms had been recognized as far back as ______ in china with honeybee (Apis melifera) & the silkworm (Bombyx mori). Early scientific studies on insect diseases include investigations of White muscardine disease which caused by the fungus Beauveria bassiana. Pebrine disease which caused by the microsporidian Nosema bombycis.

The meaning of “” word, its examples and its effecting on insects The word “” is usually referring to any organism of microscopic or ultramicroscopic size, included as bacteria, fungi (yeasts and moulds), protozoa, spirochetes, rickettsia and viruses.

Types of microorganisms’ associations with the insects Numerous of microorganisms live in association with insects in 1) ______. Many microorganisms have harmful influences on insects & cause infection & disease in their hosts.

Include the general field of insect microbiology & the biological relationships between insects & microorganisms, it’s worthy to an entomologist, when he sees insects dying in large members to be able to know the symptoms of causative epizootic which causes insect death.

Introduction for ______ Ent 407 Insect pathology Microbial control Include the general field of insect microbiology & the biological relationships between insects & microorganisms, it’s worthy to an entomologist, when he sees insects dying in large members to be able to know the symptoms of causative epizootic which causes insect death.