Nacobbus aberrans

Suppressive effects of beneficial nematodes on plant-parasitic nematodes / February 9, 2013 by Ganpati Jagdale

Entomopathogenic nematodes including Steinernema rarum and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora can reduce over 53% reproduction of a plant-parasitic nematode called Nacobbus aberrans

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Biological Control of Whiteflies With Beneficial Nematodes

about 9 months 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 10 months 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 a year 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 a year ago

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

Beneficial Stratiolaelaps scimitus mites for Thrip Control

about 3 years ago

Beneficial predatory Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles) mites are considered as excellent biological agents to target and kill the soil-dwelling pupae of the western flower thrips that present in the soil.

Beneficial nematodes can be used for control of wireworms

about 4 years ago

Beneficial enetomopathogenic Steinernema carpocapsae and Steinernema riobrave nematodes have potential to be used as best biological control agents for controlling wireworms infesting wheat crops.