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Management of Dipteran Pests Through Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Gitanjali Devi

Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · pp. 30–41 · Published 7 Mar 2024

10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i2582

Abstract

Dipteran insects are most destructive agricultural pests. They are also vectors of many diseases of human and animal. Much effort has been made to control this pest through chemical treatment. The application of biological control agents has been advocated as an ecofriendly control method for insect pests. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are obligate insect parasites that can be effective biocontrol agents for many agricultural pests including many Dipteran insect pests. EPNs pose much less threat to the environment than chemical pesticides. However, several biotic and abiotic factors along with method of application influence the bioefficacy of this organism against Dipteran insects. This review paper provides an overview of developments in entomopathogenic nematode research and evaluation of their potential for use against Dipteran insect pests.

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) dipteran insect biocontrol agent application method chemical pesticides parasites abiotic factors

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