Table 1.
Fungi and product properties of bio-pesticides tested in a closed system, with persistent exposure of adult bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) to inoculated substrates
| Product | Fungus | % conidia | Solvent | Amount applied on substrate (g) | % germination | Conidia/cm2 | Conidia/cm2 (adjusted for sporulation) | Substrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BotaniGard | B. bassiana | 0.02 | Water | 1.12 | 64 | 6.9 × 105 | 4.2 × 105 | Cloth |
| Aprehend | B. bassiana | 2.00 | Oil | 1.02 | 78 | 5.3 × 107 | 4.1 × 107 | Cloth |
| PreFeRal | I. fumosoroseus | 0.1 | Water | 1.29 | 68 | 8.4 × 104 | 5.1 × 104 | Cloth |
| Mycotal | L. muscarium | 0.1 | Water | 1.15 | 58 | 3.7 × 105 | 2.2 × 105 | Cloth |