Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) belonging to the genera Heterorhabditis and Steinernema possess the attribute of potential biological insecticides and are therefore attractive from a commercial viewpoint. These nematodes, in general, are relatively conserved in gross morphology such as...

This chapter outlines the historical records of insect nematology before highlighting the major groups of beneficial nematodes. These include entomopathogenic nematodes to use against insect pests, slug nematodes to manage mollusc pests, entomophilic nematodes such as Thripinema to manage thrips,...

Sustainability and the increased use of integrated pest management strategies are now the new emerging strategies in global agriculture and a direct result of the over and indiscrimate use of pesticides in the past. In this context, this chapter sheds light on beneficial nematodes (focusing on...

Photorhabdus spp. are entomopathogenic bacteria that mutualistically associate with heterorhabditid nematodes. This chapter is devoted to reporting the toxic secretions of Photorhabdus bacteria and their efficacy against crop insect pests. Yet, because these bacteria are fairly similar to members...

This chapter summarizes the current status of entomophilic nematodes (EPNs) as biological control agents (BCAs) against important Chinese agricultural pests in integrated pest management and some important research advances of EPNs in controlling pests in China. The present drawbacks in research on ...

In this chapter, the status of entomophilic nematodes (EPNs) in integrated pest management (IPM) programmes in Egypt is reviewed, as well as the current hindrances and possible solutions of managing pests using EPNs alone or within the IPM concept. For example, a prototype, established in The...

This chapter discusses the strategies and future directions of genetic improvement of entomophilic nematodes (EPNs) for biological control, focusing on the traits (i.e. infectivity and persistence) that directly influence their performance in the field. The genomic analyses of Heterorhabditis...

This chapter discusses the basic events involved in transforming (EPNs) into value-added products in order to evolve strategies for making EPNs cost-effective biological control agents and a part of the regular commercial supply chain. Further, the status of the EPN market scenario in the West is...

This book contains chapters that capture the full breadth of the basic and applied information on entomopathogenic (EPNs) and slug parasitic nematodes (SPNs) that are used or have potential in the management of insect pests, molluscs and/or other researched targets such as plant parasitic...

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) commonly refer to species of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis. This chapter provides a general overview of EPN research and development in Canada, focusing on the specific knowledge gap in EPN biodiversity. The status of EPNs in integrated pest management strategies ...