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Episode 155: Entomopathogenic Fungi Explained: Blastospores, Beauveria, and Smarter IPM with Julie Graesch
Guest: Julie Graesch Biological Scientist | IPM Specialist Currently with BioWorks Formerly: BASF, Becker Underwood, Iowa State University Topics Covered:What “entomopathogenic fungi” actually means How fungi like Beauveria and Metarhizium infect insect pests Differences between blastospores and conidia Why formulation and environmental conditions matter Common reasons fungal biocontrol applications fail Preventative vs. reactive use of entomopathogenic fungi Integrating fungal biologicals into a broader IPM strategy Key Takeaways:Entomopathogenic fungi are biological tools, not chemical knockdowns Understanding fungal life cycles improves consistency and outcomes Blastospores behave differently than traditional spore formulations Successful IPM relies on timing, environment, and integration—not rescue sprays Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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