The development and use of entomopathogens as classical, conservation and augmentative
biological control agents have included a number of successes and some setbacks in the …

Biocontrol success when using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the genera
Heterorhabditis and Steinernema relies on a variety of factors including components of the …

A wide range of technology is available for application of entomopathogenic nematodes
including various irrigation systems and spray equipment. The choice of application …

Entomopathogenic nematodes (genera Steinernema and Heterorhabditis) kill insects with
the aid of mutualistic bacteria. The nematode–bacteria complex is mass produced for use as …

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 …

Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens, Second
Edition explores the latest advancements and technologies for large-scale rearing and …

The history of entomopathogenic nematology is briefly reviewed. Topic selections include
early descriptions of members of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, how only morphology …

This chapter presents various technologies for the in vivo (culture of entomophilic
nematodes in insect hosts) and in vitro (Dauer juvenile and recovery, solid-phase …

Nematodes, non-segmented animals ranging between 0.1 mm and several meters in length,
are also referred to as round-, eel-, or threadworms because of their usually cylindrical and …

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 …