The effects of soil moisture, soil texture, and host orientation on the ability of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) to infect Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) [PDF]
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) demonstrate potential as a biological control for soil dwelling insects. However, edaphic factors, such as soil moisture and texture impact the efficacy of EPN on a host. The objectives were to examine the effects of soil
Hartley, Suzanne M., Wallace, John R.
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Pathogenicity of indigenous entomopathogenic nematodes from Benin against mango fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) under laboratory conditions [PDF]
Bactrocera dorsalis fruit fly is the economically most significant tephritid pest species on Mango, Mangifera indica L., in Benin, and entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) represent good candidates for its control in the soil.
Afouda, Leonard +4 more
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iso‐Fatty Acid Metabolism in Caenorhabditis elegans’ Ceramide Biosynthesis
Abstract Ceramide biosynthesis and its connection to iso‐fatty acid metabolism in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans was investigated using a combination of reverse genetics and comparative ESI‐(+)‐HR‐MSe ceramide profiling along with incorporation experiments with bacterial mutants specifically enriched with isotopically labeled branched‐chain ...
Rocío Rivera Sánchez +8 more
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The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is an introduced pest on Terceira, one of nine islands in the Azorean Archipelago. Research conducted on Terceira indicates that entomopathogenic nematodes in the families Steinernematidae and ...
Lawrence A. LACEY +4 more
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Thirty years of slug control using the parasitic nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita and beyond
The nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita is a parasite of slugs and snails and has been formulated into a biological control agent for use across northern Europe since 1994. Here, we review all research on P. hermaphrodita that has been carried out over the last 30 years and suggest future priorities.
Robbie Rae +2 more
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Chironomidae, or non-biting midges, are found worldwide in a wide variety of aquatic habitats. During periods of mass adult eclosion they can become a nuisance and health hazard. Current control methods target the aquatic larval stage and include the use
Cassandra V. EDMUNDS +2 more
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Survival, starvation, and activity in Heterorhabditis megidis (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae) [PDF]
Infective juveniles (IJs) of entomopathogenic nematodes do not feed but have ample stored energy reserves and can survive for several months in soil or in water. Intraspecific variation in survival of Heterorhabditis megidis has been observed for eight isolates of H. megidis stored in water at 20 °C for up to 14 weeks with the 50% survival time (ST50)
Fitters, Paul F.L., Griffin, Christine
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The influence of habitat quality on the foraging strategies of the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis megidis [PDF]
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) are soil-transmitted parasites and their foraging strategies are believed to range from ‘ambush’ to ‘cruise’ foragers. However, research on their behaviour has not considered the natural habitat of these nematodes.
Hapca, Simona M. +3 more
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When integrating microbials with chemical insecticides against Pangaeus bilineatus, the interaction between Steinernema carposcasae and imidacloprid was synergistic or additive. Imidacloprid did not negatively impact the reproduction of S. carposcapsae.
George N Mbata +2 more
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Efficacy of the EPNs (Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) on sugar beet larvae (Bothynoderes punctiventris) [PDF]
Two-year (2014-2015) study aimed to determine the effectiveness of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, 1976 (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae) infective juveniles (IJs) on sugar beet weevil (Bothynoderes punctiventris Germar,
Zrinka Drmić +6 more
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