Wireworm Control Using *Metarhizium brunneum* Fungi

Biological control of wireworms in agriculture using *Metarhizium brunneum*-inoculated barley grains and attractant plants. Field trials in Lower Austria and Tyrol show 33% average reduction in potato damage. Optimal efficacy requires moist soil and timing aligned with wireworm activity. Combines fungal biocontrol with cultural practices like crop rotation. Sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, supported by extension services and monitoring tools.