Entomopathogenic nematode application technology

D Shapiro-Ilan, C Dolinski - Nematode Pathogenesis of Insects and Other …, 2015 - Springer
Biocontrol success when using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the genera
Heterorhabditis and Steinernema relies on a variety of factors including components of the …

Formulation of entomopathogenic nematodes for crop pest control–a review

H Cruz-Martínez, J Ruiz-Vega… - Plant Protection …, 2017 - search.proquest.com
The different materials and methods used to develop biopesticides with entomopathogenic
nematodes (EPNs) still limit the quality of the final product, reducing field efficacy and …

Calcium-alginate beads as a formulation for the application of entomopathogenic nematodes to control rootworms

J Kim, I Hiltpold, G Jaffuel, I Sbaiti, BE Hibbard… - Journal of Pest …, 2021 - Springer
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) have great potential as biological control agents
against root-feeding insects. They have a rapid and long-lasting mode of action, minimal …

The attributes of survival in the formulation of entomopathogenic nematodes utilised as insect biocontrol agents

N Kagimu, T Ferreira, AP Malan - African Entomology, 2017 - journals.co.za
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) of the genera Steinernema and Heterorhabditis and
their associated symbiotic bacteria of the genera Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus, are …

Formulation of South African entomopathogenic nematodes using alginate beads and diatomaceous earth

N Kagimu, AP Malan - BioControl, 2019 - Springer
Large-scale use of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs)(Rhabditida: Steinernematidae
and Heterorhabditidae) as biological control agents is impaired by their short shelf life …

[HTML][HTML] Stress tolerance in entomopathogenic nematodes: Engineering superior nematodes for precision agriculture

D Maushe, V Ogi, K Divakaran, AMV Mogena… - Journal of invertebrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are soil-dwelling parasitic roundworms commonly
used as biocontrol agents of insect pests in agriculture. EPN dauer juveniles locate and …

Novel moisture retaining dustable powder containing Steinernema abbasi effectively controls damage of subterranean termite in wheat and chickpea

A Mukhopadhyay, S Chaudhary, J Antil… - … Science and Health …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The application of biocontrol agents in farm operations for pest control programs is gaining
priority and preference globally. Effective delivery, infectivity of the biocontrol agents, and …

A laboratory study on survival and infectivity of entomopathogenic nematodes formulated in gum katira-based biogel compositions

A Mukhopadhyay, J Antil, A Khatkar, D Pandey… - Journal of Plant …, 2024 - Springer
Insufficient analysis of carriers and their interaction with biocontrol agents can lead to
ineffective formulations. Therefore, it is important to thoroughly study the compatibility and …

Adapted formulations for entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema and Heterorhabditis spp.

W Guo, X Yan, R Han - Nematology, 2017 - brill.com
The effects of carriers, temperatures, concentrations of the infective juveniles (IJ) and a
fungicide on the survival and infectivity of five nematode species, Steinernema carpocapsae …

Effect of moisture evaporation from diatomaceous earth pellets on storage stability of Steinernema glaseri

CI Cortés-Martínez, J Ruiz-Vega… - Biocontrol Science …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Induction of anhydrobiosis and storage stability of entomopathogenic nematodes are
influenced by moisture availability. Decreasing moisture content in diatomaceous earth (DE) …