Entomopathologists study diseases of insects and other arthropods.  Bacteria, fungi, microsporidia, nematodes and viruses are major groups of entomopathogens.  

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  • BUDKA August 15, 2012 at 6:00am

    Hi

    Is there anything to do vs "Acarien" in my Coléoptère (worms ) ?

  • BUDKA August 15, 2012 at 5:50am

    Bonjour a tous.

    Je développe un élevage de Ténébrion Molitor et j'ai une invasion d'acarien, type Ciron de Farine. Est-ce qu'il existe un "remède", un traitement, ou autre solution non nuisible a mes coléoptères ?

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