DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2013.v01i03.007

Pages: 90-95

Fungal strains such as Metarhizium anisopliae, Beauveriam bassiana, Metarhizium flavoride, and Entomophaga grylli associated with soil were isolated from various insects including termites, and screened for their ability to control insects such as locusts, grasshoppers, trips, termites, and Mosquitoes. Three among the strains were highly virulent against insects during caging and feeding. The cultivation of these strains by spore production indicated that three strains of Metarhizium spp produced more spores and remains viable at relatively low humidity and temperature of 40"C. The three fungal strains were found to produce spores that were tested and proved to be effective in the control of locusts and grasshoppers. Metarhizium is found every where in the world; therefore, government should encourage researches in order to produce mycopesticide for the control of locusts and grasshoppers.