Beyond Chemical Control: Can Beneficial Bacteria Open a New Era of Pest Management in Button Mushroom Production?
In modern Agaricus bisporus production, productivity depends on much more than the mushroom itself. The crop exists within a highly managed biological system that includes compost, casing, microorganisms, environmental conditions, and a diverse community of insects and other organisms. Among the most persistent threats are mushroom flies—particularly sciarid flies (Lycoriella spp.) and phorid flies (Megaselia…
