The genetically tractable model organism Caenorhabditis elegans was first used to model
bacterial virulence in vivo a decade ago. Since then, great strides have been made in …

Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus bacteria colonize the intestines of the infective soil‐
dwelling stage of entomophagous nematodes, Heterorhabditis and Steinernema …

Biological control–utilizing a population of natural enemies to seasonally or permanently
suppress pests–is not a new concept. The cottony cushion scale, which nearly destroyed the …

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

Members of the genus Xenorhabdus are entomopathogenic bacteria that associate with
nematodes. The nematode-bacteria pair infects and kills insects, with both partners …

Broad spectrum chemical pesticides are harmful to humans and other nontarget organisms.
Biological control, which entails the use of natural enemies, is a viable alternative. Isolation …

Background The biological diversity on planet earth is declining day by day, due to different
factors such as excessive applications of pesticides. The utilization of chemical pesticides …

Background Nematodes of the genus Heterorhabditis are important biocontrol agents as
they form a lethal combination with their symbiotic Photorhabdus bacteria against …

The ever-increasing scale of human activity, including agriculture, produces pollution and
disturbances that have long been recognized as unsustainable. Governments and the public …

A survey was conducted to determine the diversity and frequency of endemic
entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) in citrus orchards in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape …