Pinewood nematode

Discovery of parasitic wasps of Sawyer beetles, Monochamus species / December 22, 2012 by Ganpati Jagdale

Parasitic wasps and Sawyer beetles, Monochamus species Pine wilt disease is caused by the pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), which is primarily vectored by Sawyer beetles, Monochamus spp.

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Controlling Japanese Beetles with Entomopathogenic Nematod

about a day ago

Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are among the most destructive garden pests in North America, devouring leaves, flowers, and fruit of over 300 plant species (Photo 1 and 2). But the damage starts even before you notice it below the surface, their white grubs feed on the roots of grasses (Photo 3) and plants, causing brown patches in lawns and weakened ornamental plants. While chemical treatments are available, many gardeners and landscape professionals are turning to a safer, more natural method of control: entomopathogenic nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Manage Cutworms with Beneficial Nematodes

about a month ago

Cutworms are a common pest that attack a wide variety of crops, particularly in the early stages of growth. These soil-dwelling larvae can cause significant damage by cutting through plant stems at or just above the soil surface, leading to plant death. However, as part of an integrated pest management approach, beneficial nematodes like Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora offer an effective, environmentally friendly control method that is safe for humans, pets, wildlife, and pollinators. Beneficial nematodes are microscopic, soil-dwelling roundworms that naturally parasitize many insect pests, including cutworms.

Biological Control of Whiteflies With Beneficial Nematodes

about a year ago

Greenhouse whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and the sweet potato whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) pose a significant threat to greenhouse and field vegetables. Beneficial nematodes like Steinernema feltiae are microscopic roundworms used for biological control of various insect pests including whiteflies.

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF FUNGUS GNATS WITH PREDATORY MITES

about a year ago

Predatory mites, formally known as Stratiolaelaps scimitus (formerly Hypoaspis miles), are currently employed for the biological control of fungus gnats (Bradysia spp.).

A Report of Entomopathogenic Nematode Steinernema sangi from Mizoram

about 2 years ago

Based on both the morphological and molecular characteristics, the entomopathogenic nematodes collected from different parts of the Mizoram were conspecific to Steinernema sangi.

A new species of entomopathogenic nematode from Poland

about 2 years ago

A new species of entomopathogenic nematode named Steinernema sandneri has been recently reported from Poland.