Entomopathogenic nematodes and insect parasitoids can work together to kill insect pests
August 21st, 2010
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In a laboratory study, recently it has been demonstrated that the combined application of an entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis indica and an insect parasitoid, Habrobracon hebetor can enhance the mortality of Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella.
Please read following literature for more information on compatibility of entomopathogenic nematodes and insect parasitoides
Mbata, G.N. and Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2010 Compatibility of Heterorhabditis indica (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) and Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) for biological control of Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Biological Control. 54: 75-82.
CATEGORIES: Biologocal control of insect pests