Effects of entomopathogenic fungi on natural enemies: a systematic review of their use in biological control

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Albana, Hasan and Mohd Zainudin, Nur Ain Izzati and Abu Bakar, Noraini and Saputra, Nanda and Mailvaganam, Dashika Devi and Wan Mohd Syazwan and My, Syahrawati (2025) Effects of entomopathogenic fungi on natural enemies: a systematic review of their use in biological control. Malaysian Applied Biology, 54 (4). pp. 25-39. ISSN 0126-8643; eISSN: 2462-151X

Abstract

This review evaluates the potential negative impacts of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) on natural enemies, a key component of sustainable pest management. Literature from Scopus and PubMed, covering 12 countries, 13 EPF species, and 33 natural enemy species, was classified according to the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) scale. EPF often caused lethal effects, such as Lecanicillium muscarium killing the parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae, as well as sublethal effects, including reduced reproduction, shortened longevity, decreased survival rates, and prolonged development. These outcomes varied depending on specific EPF–natural enemy interactions. The findings highlight the need for more field-based and long-term studies to ensure EPF applications do not compromise the ecological role of natural enemies in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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Item Type:	Article
Subject:	Agricultural and Biological Sciences (all)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science Institute of Plantation Studies
DOI Number:	https://doi.org/10.55230/mabjournal.v54i4.3566
Publisher:	Malaysian Society of Applied Biology
Keywords:	Integrated pest management; Mortality; Parasitoid; Predator; Sublethal effect
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):	SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Depositing User:	Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2026 07:39
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2026 07:39
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URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/127516
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