Table 4 The Combined activity of different EPN strains on mortality percentages of Bactrocera zonata full-grown larvae
Tested EPN strains | Mortality % | Expected mortality % | Observed mortality % | Co-Toxicity factor | Joint action category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*S. carpocapsae (AII) | 92.5 | 177.5 | 57.5 | − 67.6 | Antagonism |
S. carpocapsae (EGAZ10) | 85.0 | ||||
** Mix steinernematids | 57.5 | ||||
***H. bacteriophora (HP88) | 77.5 | 150 | 50.0 | − 66.6 | Antagonism |
H. indica (EGAZ2) | 72.5 | ||||
****Mix heterorhabditis | 50.0 | ||||
S. carpocapsae (AII) | 92.5 | 170 | 97.5 | − 42.6 | Antagonism |
H. bacteriophora (HP88) | 77.5 | ||||
*****Mix S. carpocapsae (AII) + H. bacteriophora (HP88) | 97.5 |