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Advances in use of entomopathogenic nematodes in integrated pest management

Code: 9781838799533
Publication date: 28/10/2019
Extent: 30 pages

Contributions by: David Shapiro-Ilan, USDA-ARS, USA; Selcuk Hazir, Adnan Menderes University, Turkey; and Itamar Glazer, Volcani Center, Israel

Chapter synopsis: Entomopathogenic nematodes in the genera Heterorhabditis and Steinernema are potent biological control agents that have been commercialized widely for control of economically important insect pests. This chapter describes the foraging and infection behavior of nematodes and the production technology, formulation, application technology, and commercialization of entomopathogenic nematodes. The chapter considers the factors affecting the efficacy of nematodes in integrated pest management and methods to improve their efficacy. Finally, the chapter looks ahead to future research trends in this area.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2019.0047.19
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Foraging and infection behavior 3 Production technology 4 Formulation and application technology 5 Commercialization and targets 6 Factors affecting efficacy 7 Methods to improve efficacy 8 Future trends and conclusion 9 Where to look for further information 10 References

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