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How effective are entomopathogenic nematodes for vine weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) biological control? A meta‐analysis

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 4, Page 3427-3438, April 2026.
Entomopathogenic nematodes provide reliable biological control of vine weevil larvae, reducing populations by 63% on average. All five tested species are effective, with temperature (18–30 °C) being the strongest predictor of success. Abstract BACKGROUND Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a globally important pest of soft fruit and ornamental crops
Joe M. Roberts, Marco Corradi, Ben J. Clunie, Eugenia Fezza, W. Edwin Harris, Tom W. Pope   +5 more
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Potential of bacteria isolated from chitin‐enriched soil against Euschistus heros (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 4, Page 3552-3561, April 2026.
B. thuringiensis and B. altitudinis, isolated from chitin‐enriched soil, causing mortality in Euchistus heros under laboratory conditions. First report of B. altitudinis in the control of E. heros. Abstract BACKGROUND Biological control using entomopathogenic microorganisms is a more sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides for managing insect ...
Vicente Guilherme Handte, Valéria Ortaça Portela, Nariane de Andrade, Valdemir Bittencourt Soares, Andressa de Souza Pollo, Ricardo Antonio Polanczyk, Rodrigo Josemar Seminoti Jacques   +6 more
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Natural enemies of herbivores maintain their biological control potential under short‐term exposure to future CO2, temperature, and precipitation patterns

Ecology and Evolution, 2021
Climate change will profoundly alter the physiology and ecology of plants, insect herbivores, and their natural enemies, resulting in strong effects on multitrophic interactions.
Cong vanDoan, Marc Pfander, Anouk S. Guyer, Xi Zhang, Corina Maurer, Christelle A.M. Robert   +5 more
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Effectiveness of entomopathogenic nematodes in the control of Cydia pomonella larvae in Northern Italy [PDF]

, 2008
Since 2006, a large scale research on the effectiveness of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) in the control of codling moth (CM), Cydia pomonella, overwintering larvae has been performed on about 35 ha of pear orchards per year in Emilia-Romagna ...
Caruso, S., Curto, G., Ladurner, E., Reggian, A., Vergnani, S.   +4 more
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Glucosinolate hydrolysis products suppress entomopathogenic nematodes in vitro but do not protect sequestering flea beetle larvae in vivo

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 4, Page 3603-3612, April 2026.
The flea beetle's glucosinolate‐based chemical defense fails to protect larvae from nematode infection. However, the defense inhibits the nematode's symbiotic bacteria, thereby potentially impairing nematode reproduction and biocontrol success. Abstract BACKGROUND The efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the biological control of insect ...
Johannes Körnig, Vojtech Beneš, Christin Manthey, Michael Reichelt, Grit Kunert, Christian Paetz, Johanna Kutzschbach, Paula Lampe, Martin Kaltenpoth, Franziska Beran   +9 more
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Experiences with entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of overwintering codling moth larvae in Germany [PDF]

, 2008
Entomopathogenic nematodes were tested for their potential as tool in resistance management of codling moth Cydia pomonella L. in organic fruit growing. In two field tests, the adults emerging from stems treated with nematodes were monitored.
Kienzle, J., Volk, F., Zebitz, C.P.W., Zimmer, J.   +3 more
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Tritrophic Effects of Host Plants on an Herbivore-Pathogen Interaction [PDF]

, 2010
Tritrophic interactions may include directly harmful effects of host plants on herbivores, and directly or indirectly harmful effects of host plants on the natural enemies of herbivores.
Gassmann, Aaron, Gassmann, Aaron, Singer, Michael, Stock, S., Tabashnik, Bruce   +4 more
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The genome and stage‐specific transcriptomes of the carrot weevil, Listronotus oregonensis, reveal adaptive mechanisms for host specialisation and symbiotic interactions

Insect Molecular Biology, Volume 35, Issue 2, Page 126-138, April 2026.
Comprehensive genome and stage‐specific transcriptomes reveal 14,637 genes in Listronotus oregonensis, advancing genetic insights into a key agricultural pest. Compared with related species, L. oregonensis exhibits reduced chemoreceptor gene families but expanded detoxification gene clusters, reflecting its narrow host range and adaptability.
Dave T. Ste‐Croix, Annie‐Ève Gagnon, Benjamin Mimee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Traits of the entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (Hb-EG strain), for potential biocontrol in strawberry fields

Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 2020
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) can provide a substantial control, especially of the root feeding larval pests. The objective of the present study was to examine beneficial traits of an indigenous entomopathogenic nematode species, Heterorhabditis ...
Ibrahim E. Shehata, Mostafa M. A. Hammam, Fahiem E. El-Borai, Larry W. Duncan, Mahfouz M. M. Abd-Elgawad   +4 more
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Entomopathogenic nematodes - A review

Agricultural Reviews, 2013
The entomopathogenic nematodes possessing balanced biological control attributes belong to genera Steinernema and Heterorhabditis and are having mutualistic association with bacteria of the genus Xenorhabdus for Steinernematidae and Photorhabdus for Heterorhabditidae.
Sumit Vashisth, Y.S. Chandel, P. K. Sharma   +2 more
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