Emulsifiable oils protect Metarhizium robertsii and Metarhizium pingshaense conidia from imbibitional damage

► Metarhiziumrobertsii and Metarhizium pingshaense are sensitive to imbibitional damage (ID). ► Warm water prevents ID, but prolonged exposure harms conidia. ► Formulation with emulsifiable oils prevents damage to dry Metarhizium conidia.