In this episode, we talk with Steven Rice from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland, about his research on using mycopesticides - pesticides whose main active ingredient is composed of a fungus - to treat darkling beetles (lesser mealworm) in meat chicken sheds.Further Information:Read the article about Stephen's work: Fungal biocontrol commercial opportunity offers benefits for chicken meat industryEnquire about partnership opportunities with Stephen and his team: Mycopesticide (fungal biocontrol agent) for lesser mealworm controlThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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