The microbial pesticide Nosema locustae is effective against _________.
A
Gypsy moth
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B
White flies
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C
Grasshoppers
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D
Aphids
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Solution
The correct option is C Grasshoppers Nosema locustae is a microsporidium fungus that is used to kill grasshoppers, caterpillars, and crickets. It affects the digestive system of grasshopper through a build up in the gut, eventually killing it by creating lethargy and lack of appetite. So, the microbial pesticide Nosema locustae are effective against for grasshoppers.