This chapter reviews entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) use against veterinary and human pests. The susceptibility of ticks, flies, fleas, lice, and cockroaches to infection by EPNs is discussed. The application of EPN as a control measure against these pests is presented. It is concluded that...

This paper summarizes the latest information regarding the taxonomic status of nematode groups (including Steinernematidae, Aphelenchidae, Allantonematidae, Neotylenchidae, Rhabditidae, Heterorhabditidae, Mononchidae, Mermithidae, Dorylaimidae and Nygolaimidae) considered as biological control...

This paper examines and reviews literature pertaining to the impact, or potential impact of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) on eusocial insects that harm human, structures and plants. In particular, four groups of insects are considered in this paper: bees (Apidae), wasps (Vespidae), ants...

This paper briefly discusses natural recycling of nematodes and conservation biocontrol, focuses on previous mathematical modelling studies of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) populations and suggests a general model of spatial and temporal dynamics. Available ecological data is placed in the...

This paper provides a review of field and greenhouse studies on the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) against plant parasitic nematodes. The background and history of the interaction between EPNs and plant parasitic nematodes, and nematode life histories are briefly discussed. Proposed...

This paper discusses the effects of combinations of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), agricultural chemicals (acaricides, insecticides, nematicides, fungicides and herbicides) and/or other control agents (pathogens, predators, parasitoids or other nematodes) on the viability of EPNs and the...

This paper presents an overview of the biology of woodwasp Sirex noctilio and of the classical entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) Beddingia siricidicola and discusses application procedures (including plantation and tree inoculations) of EPNs, effect of choice of species and strain, the deterioration...

This paper describes the host-parasite biology of Thripinema and thrips, and evaluates the potential of Thripinema sp. as biological control agents for flower thrips in greenhouse and field crops. The use of Thripinema nicklewoodi against western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), and of ...

Three case studies describing the control of aquatic and terrestrial insects are presented in this chapter to illustrate the scope encompassed by 3 mermithid species in biocontrol: Romanomermis; Heleidomermis; Mermis.

This chapter describes the mass production (i.e. on solid and semi-solid substrates), formulations (dry formulations in used solid medium or filter papers, or with inert materials) of fungal-feeding nematodes; efficacy of fungal-feeding nematodes for the control of fungal diseases in sterilized and ...