Abstract
Xylotrechus arvicola (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is an important pest in vineyards (Vitis vinifera) in the main wine-producing regions of Spain. Effective control of this pest is difficult due to the biology of this pest. Biological control agents (BCAs) have proven to be an effective tool in controlling and preventing the spread of a variety of plant pests and diseases. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to assess the capacity of different Trichodema spp., isolated from various vineyards and one commercial isolate of Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae), as BCAs of X. arvicola. Isolates of Trichoderma spp. and one isolate of B. bassiana were evaluated against X. arvicola eggs, larvae and adults. Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma gamsii demonstrated a good ovicidal control, 100.0% with T. harzianum and over 92.0% with T. gamsii. These Trichoderma strains achieved an over 65.0% larval mortality and 87.5% adult mortality. B. bassiana was the most effective treatment against X. arvicola larvae. These results confirm that Trichoderma spp. can be used to inhibit egg development. In addition, Trichoderma spp. and B. bassiana can help to prevent larvae boring into vines and to kill adults. Therefore, Trichoderma spp., especially T. harzianum and T. gamsii, and B. bassiana can be considered as highly effective BCAs of X. arvicola in vineyards.
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