Revisión sistemática de la efectividad de los hongos entomopatógenos en el control biológico de Aedes Aegypti, mosquito vector del dengue

Abstract

The spread of dengue fever in tropical areas has made it very important to find smart ways to keep the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which spreads the disease, under control. The use of many chemical insecticides has led to resistance and negative environmental impacts, making these insect-killing fungi seem like a great natural option. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different fungal species in controlling Aedes aegypti, identify their advantages, disadvantages, reported mortality, and application conditions. Scientific studies published between 2012 and 2025 were analyzed, selected through PRISMA criteria from databases such as Scopus and PubMed. The results show that Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisoplye, and Leptolegnia chapmanii are the main fungi that people continue to use, and their effectiveness is very good. Mortality rates for mosquitoes ranged from 60% to 95%, and it really depends on the type of fungus, how advanced the mosquito stage was, and what the weather was like. How well these agents work depends on the type of fungus, how they're made, and where they're used. It's a good idea to integrate them into your overall insect control plan.