Table 5 Effects of a native strain of Beauveria bassiana on biological parameters of engorged females of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato
From: Native strains of Beauveria bassiana for the control of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato
Biological parameters | Treated (n = 40) | Control (n = 40) | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
Female pre-oviposition weight (mg) | 159.2 ± 71.9 | 164.1 ± 77.8 | Student’s t-test, P = 0.77 |
Pre-oviposition period (days) | 3 ± 2.8 | 4.9 ± 1.7 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |
Oviposition period (days) | 2.6 ± 3.5 | 11.4 ± 2.1 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |
Oviposition rate, Pos/Tot (%) | 18/40 (45%) | 33/40 (82.5%) | Chi square test, P = 0.001 |
Weight of eggs for single female (mg) | 4.9 ± 7.6 | 52.5 ± 18.2 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |
Number of eggs for single female | 124.1 ± 189.8 | 1312 ± 453.3 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |
Egg hatch rate, Pos/Tot (%) | 97.6/124.1 (78.7%) | 1293/1313 (98.5%) | Chi square test, P < 0.001 |
Egg incubation period (days) | 7.6 ± 14.2 | 27 ± 1.6 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |
Egg production efficiency | 4.1 ± 6.8 | 37.3 ± 14.8 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |
Reproductive efficiency index | 1.0 ± 1 7 | 9.3 ± 3.7 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |
Reproductive fitness index | 0.7 ± 1.5 | 12.1 ± 1.2 | Student’s t-test, P < 0.001 |