Selective insecticides and entomopathogenic fungi are another pillar of integrated management efforts for pest control in agricultural fields and CEA crops.
While these EPFs and insecticides are highly effective in controlling several pests, studying their interaction with natural enemies is critical to ensure their compatibility with biocontrol efforts.
Designing an effective integrated pest management program rooted in the compatibility of all pillars and research in the CEA entomology lab aims to find compatible insecticides and EPFS to reinforce biocontrol efforts when needed and result in additive pressure on the pest population.
