This chapter reviews the potential of entomophilic nematodes (EPNs) as biological control agents against major insect pests of rape and other Brassica oilseed crops, including Indian mustard, camelina and crambe. Available data on EPN efficacy against different pests is summarized. Future prospects ...

This book documents and illustrates the major developments in the use of nematodes for biological control of insects and slugs. It has seven parts covering the morphology and taxonomy of all nematode groups used as biological control agents; entomopathogenic nematodes; entomophilic nematodes;...

This paper focuses on the application and efficacy of nematodes (e.g. Steinernema and Heterorhabditis spp.) against target pests (including white grubs, mole crickets, weevils, cutworms, webworms, armyworms, crane flies) in lawn, turfgrass and pastures. The factors affecting nematode efficacy and...

This paper assesses the current status of the biological control of pest problems in the nursery industry (including ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials) with entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) by (1) reviewing the results of pot and field tests and the key factors of success and failure of EPNs ...

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 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 chapter discusses the factors (high product cost, limited product availability, sub-optimum ease of use, and sub-optimum efficacy) limiting the use of nematodes in the biological control of plant pests (insects, molluscs and plant parasitic nematodes) and soilborne fungal pathogens, and...

Various formulations (inert carrier formulations, active carrier formulations, and granular formulations) of entomophilic nematodes and the maintenance of nematode storage stability in each formulation are described in this chapter. Some aspects (defining nematode quality, maintaining nematode...

In this chapter, more recent developments in our understanding of the biology, safety, production, formulation, quality, application strategy and technology, and efficacy of entomophilic nematodes (EPNs) in different ecosystems are briefly reviewed. Recent research on EPN compatibility with...