Entomopathogenic nematodes from the two genera Steinernema and Heterorhabditis are
widely used as biological agents against various insect pests and represent a promising …

Nematodes are hidden enemies that inhibit the entire ecosystem causing adverse effects on
animals and plants, leading to economic losses. Management of foliar phytoparasitic …

Although the use of chemical pesticides has decreased in recent years, it is still a common
method of pest control. However, chemical use leads to challenging problems. The harm …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of entomopathogenic nematodes
(EPNs) in the context of integrated pest management (IPM) and microbial control. Prior to …

Highlights•Plant secondary metabolites can both help and harm natural enemies of
herbivores.•Engineering natural enemies promotes positive effects of plant …

The western corn rootworm (WCR) decimates maize crops worldwide. One potential way to
control this pest is treatment with entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) that harbor bacterial …

Abstract Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs) are the virulent insect pathogenic nematode
belonging to the family Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae and have evolved …

Entomopathogenic microorganisms (eg, fungi, bacteria, nematodes) have been widely used
in biological control of soil-dwelling pests, including the red imported fire ant (RIFA) …

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs, Meloidogyne spp.) are destructive plant parasites with a wide
host range. They severely reduce crop quality and yield worldwide. Tobacco is a versatile …

Biopesticides are derived from living organisms and naturally occurring materials. These
compounds are classified as biochemical, microbial and genetically derived pesticides in …