The effects of four insecticides (carbaryl, bromophos, γ-HCH, and fenitrothion) on Tyrophagus putrescentiae mites and selected fungal cultures were tested. Fenitrothion effectively eliminated mites while allowing continued fungal growth. The goal was to find an insecticide that would eliminate mites in fungal collections without harming the fungi.
Hartmannová V., Rupeš V., Vránová J. (1973): The effect of some insecticides on Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) and selected fungal species. – Česká Mykologie 27(1): 48–54.
