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Exploiting Native Biodiversity for Invasive Species Management: The Case of Exorista larvarum as a Natural Enemy of the Invasive Box Tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
The investigations evaluated the performance of the native parasitoid Exorista larvarum (L.) on last instar Cydalima perspectalis (Walker) larvae, using the factitious host Galleria mellonella (L.) as a control. Laboratory bioassays were conducted using no‐choice and choice (1:1 and 5:5) experimental designs.
Serena Gallizia, Santolo Francati, Maria Luisa Dindo, Chiara Ferracini   +3 more
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Effects of insect host chemical secretions on the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae

Journal of Helminthology, 2023
Abstract Given the threat presented by parasites and pathogens, insects employ various defences to protect themselves against infection, including chemical secretions. The red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum releases a secretion containing the benzoquinones methyl-1,4 ...
Janet Koprivnikar, A. Tay, Timothy Smith
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Assessing the Efficacy of Steinernema carpocapsae for Biological Control of Megaselia halterata on Mushroom Farms

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
Steinernema carpocapsae applications averaged 40%–60% mortality of mushroom phorid larvae in laboratory experiments. Survival experiments showed that nematode populations drop 50% approximately 5 days post application in mushroom compost. ABSTRACT Mushroom phorid flies (Megaselia halterata; MPF) are a major pest of commercial mushroom production, where
Malachi Brought, Michael Wolfin
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Effects of organic, non organic fertilizers, and selected novel pesticides on survival of two Entomopathogenic nematodes [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Biology
In this study, the effect of six macro fertilizers i.e. urea, ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, NPK, NP & DAP, and three micro elements i.e. Zn, Mn, and Fe at different concentrations as well as eight novel pesticides, thiamethoxam, spinetoram ...
Z. M. Al Dhafar, M. A. Abdel Razik, M. A. Osman, M. E. Sweelam   +3 more
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Immunity Changes in Locusta migratoria Linnaeus (Orthoptera: Acrididae) Infected by Entomopathogenic Nematode Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) [PDF]

Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology, 2018
Entomopathogenic nematode (EPNs) Steinernema carpocapsae was tested against the Locusta migratoria L., 5th instar nymphs under laboratory conditions. The mortality of nymphs maintained on three concentrations (10, 20 and 40 IJs/g) nematode-inoculated ...
Nabawia Elhadidy, Samira Abd-El Wahed
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Efficacy of Australian Entomopathogenic Nematodes Against the Pupal Stage of the Small Hive Beetle (Aethina tumida) Under Semi‐Field Conditions

Austral Entomology, Volume 65, Issue 3, August 2026.
ABSTRACT The small hive beetle (SHB; Aethina tumida) is a major pest of honey bees that has threatened Australia's apiculture industry since its detection in 2002. Worryingly, the impact of SHB may be exacerbated by the recent establishment of Varroa destructor in eastern Australia.
Alihan Katlav, Sitaram Aryal, Sunny Maanju, Manoj Dhakal, Michael Duncan, Clarissa M. House, Uffe N. Nielsen, James M. Cook, Robert N. Spooner‐Hart, Markus Riegler   +9 more
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Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes in Polish soils

Ciência Rural, 2016
: Entomopathogenic nematodes ( Steinernematidaeand Heterorhabditidae) were studied in Polish soils according to the: season, habitat and altitude.
Dorota Tumialis, Elżbieta Pezowicz, Iwona Skrzecz, Anna Mazurkiewicz, Justyna Maszewska, Joanna Jarmuł Pietraszczyk, Kornelia Kucharska   +6 more
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A systematic review on research trends and commercialised entomopathogenic nematodes: A global perspective

Agricultural and Forest Entomology, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 298-313, May 2026.
Out of 136 identified EPNs, only 18 (8 Steinernema and 6 Heterorhabditis) are commercialised globally, highlighting a major gap between discovery and application. High production costs and inconsistent field efficacy are the leading obstacles to the widespread commercialisation of EPN‐based biocontrol products.
Ndivhuwo Ramatsitsi, Alen Manyevere, Mbokota Candy Khosa   +2 more
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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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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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