Biological control of leaf-cutting ants - Souza Bezerra, Nathalia;B. de Sousa, Adna Cristina
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Leaf-cutting ants of the genera Atta and Acromyrmex are considered important pests in the Neotropics. Currently, the main control method employed is the use of chemical insecticides. However, there is growing concern about the negative effects of frequent insecticide applications on non-target organisms, human health and the environment. Entomopathogenic fungi can naturally infect host insects via direct penetration of the cuticle and have been studied worldwide as promising biological control agents.

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Produktbeschreibung
Leaf-cutting ants of the genera Atta and Acromyrmex are considered important pests in the Neotropics. Currently, the main control method employed is the use of chemical insecticides. However, there is growing concern about the negative effects of frequent insecticide applications on non-target organisms, human health and the environment. Entomopathogenic fungi can naturally infect host insects via direct penetration of the cuticle and have been studied worldwide as promising biological control agents.
Autorenporträt
Nathalia Souza Bezerra has a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Paraíba and a master's degree in Biotechnology from the Biotechnology Center (CBIOTEC) of the same institution. She is carrying out her research at the Molecular Genetics and Plant Biotechnology Laboratory on the subject of ¿Biological control of leaf-cutting ants¿.