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Hardy Fungal Structures Offer Long-Lasting Natural Pest Control

Hardy Fungal Structures Offer Long-Lasting Natural Pest Control

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What they found

Insect-killing fungi form hardy microsclerotia that survive heat, UV and drought and later release pest-killing spores.

Insect-killing fungi form hardy microsclerotia that survive heat, UV and drought and later release pest-killing spores.

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Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Metarhizium, Beauveria

Metarhizium, Beauveria

Compound

melanin

melanin

Published in

Fungal Biology

Fungal Biology

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Section

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Resilient Pest Control

Resilient Pest Control

Insect-killing fungi like Metarhizium and Beauveria form microsclerotia, dense fungal survival structures that can dry out and later release spores to kill pests. These structures are triggered by stress and packed with melanin, helping them resist heat, UV, and drought. Their durability proves them a powerful, chemical-free alternative for long-lasting organic pest control.

Insect-killing fungi like Metarhizium and Beauveria form microsclerotia, dense fungal survival structures that can dry out and later release spores to kill pests. These structures are triggered by stress and packed with melanin, helping them resist heat, UV, and drought. Their durability proves them a powerful, chemical-free alternative for long-lasting organic pest control.

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