COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE IN CONTROLLING INSECT POPULATIONS

摘要

Compositions and methods for use in controlling insect populations, including a first agent which suppresses insect immune function of a target insect in conjunction with a second agent which is an insect pathogen for the target insect. Preferably, the first agent is a polypeptide having immunosuppressive activity in the target insect or a polynucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide; in the latter case, the polynucleotide may be conveniently administered to the target insect in a vector comprising the second agent (e.g., AcMNPV or similar insect pathogen).