Letodi Luki Mathulwe

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I am a research entomologist, and my research focus is on the biological control of economically important insect pests in agroecosystems using entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes. I have three degrees from Stellenbosch University: BSc in conservation ecology (2016), MSc in entomology (2019) and PhD in entomology (2021). I also did postdoctoral studies in agriculture (entomology) at Stellenbosch University in 2022.

Experience

  • 2019–present
    Research Entomologist (Student project co-supervisor), Stellenbosch University-Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology
  • 2024–present
    Entomologist, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
  • 2022–2023
    Junior Research Entomologist, Agricultural Research Council-Infruitec Nietvoorbij

Education

  • 2021 
    Stellenbosch University, PhD Entomology
  • 2019 
    Stellenbosch University, MSc Entomology
  • 2016 
    Stellenbosch University, BSc Conservation Ecology

Publications

  • 2024
    Efficacy of a local isolate of Metarhizium pinghaense against females of Margarodes prieskaensis (Jakubski) (Homoptera: Coccoidea) in field trials, 1
  • 2023
    Formulation of Metarhizium pinghaense and Metarhizium robertsii and the infection potential of the formulations against Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), after storage, 1
  • 2023
    Infection of insects and persistence of Metarhizium (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) species on apple bark, 1
  • 2023
    Combined effect of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis indica with entomopathogenic fungi, Metarhizium pinghaense and M. robertsii against the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni, 1
  • 2023
    The occurrence of entomopathogenic fungi in apple orchards and their biocontrol potential against Eriosoma lanigerum, 1
  • 2023
    Effect of visible light and ultraviolet light on the pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungi to false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) larvae, 1
  • 2022
    Mass production of entomopathogenic fungi, Metarhizium robertsii and M. pinghaense, for commercial application against insect pests, 1
  • 2021
    Characterisation of Metarhizium majus (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) isolated from the Western Cape Province, South Africa, 1
  • 2021
    Laboratory screening of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes for pathogenicity against the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), 1
  • 2021
    A review of the biology and control of the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), with special reference to biological control using entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes, 1
  • 2021
    Control of the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni (Hempitera: Pseudococcidae) using entomopathogenic and nematodes, 1
  • 2020
    Native cover crops enhance arthropod diversity in vineyards of the Cape Floristic Region, 1
  • 2019
    Control of the woolly apple aphid Eriosoma lanigerum (Hausmann) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), using entomopathogenic fungi, 1

Professional Memberships

  • SACNASP
  • Entomological Society of Southern Africa
  • Nematological Society of Southern Africa

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  • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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