Simplified production system for the fungus Lagenidium giganteum for operational mosquito control.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1984

Original Publication

Mosquito News

Volume

44

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

377-381

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Jaronski, S. T. and R. C. Axtell.

 

Abstract

A protocol is presented for the production of Lagenidium giganteum, a fungal pathogen of mosquito larvae, using a two-phase system consisting of aqueous extracts of sunflower seed in liquid medium and in solid agar-base medium. The cultures on solid medium are applied in the field and may be stored for up to 12 weeks at 15-16oC. Suggestions are made for field use and evaluation of the fungus for mosquito control. Directions for media preparation and quality control are included.

Notes

Author(s) - Jaronski, S. T. and R. C. Axtell.