A method for evaluating the toxicity interaction of binary mixtures.

ABSTRACT: Improving the formulation of biological insecticides for greater efficiency and competitiveness is of particular importance with respect to the successful application of these agents in the field. In this regard, mixing different agents is known to be an effective strategy for enhancing practical pest control. However, traditional chemical-based control strategies have significant limitations that compromise control effectiveness, as effects tend to become increasingly dose-dependent over time. To overcome such limitations, and thereby ensure the continuous effective control of insect pests, we herein assessed the efficacy of binary mixtures of biological agents, with the aim of establishing an optimal ratio. The optimized mixture showed a significantly higher insecticidal effect, whereby

SUBMITTER: Wei QY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7452319 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature