Horizontal transmission of <i>Paranosema locustae</i> (Microsporidia) in grasshopper populations <i>via</i> predatory natural enemies

Abstract

These results demonstrate that predatory natural enemies are important vectors for this microsporidian disease, and suggest that sustainable transmission and continuing population suppression might be achieved by horizontal transmission via natural enemies, which should be maximized to increase the effectiveness of P. locustae. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.