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Entomopathogenic nematodes
Entomopathogenic or beneficial nematodes have been used
quite successfully for insect management. In Pacific Northwest nursery
production they are used primary for suppression of root weevil and fungus
gnat larvae. There are several useful sites with information about using
nematodes for insect management.
An updated resource Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, PNW 544, Using Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Crop Insect Pest Control is nice place to start learning about use of nematodes for pest control. The authors are Carol Miles, Caitlin Blethen, Randy Gaugler, David Shapiro-Ilan, Todd Murray. Revised May 2012.
The most resource-packed website concerning the use
of entomopathogenic or beneficial nematodes is that of Ohio State
Ohio State's Insect
Parasitic Nematode Site. Included at this site is a list of Commercial
Sources of Insect Parasitic Nematodes and the very informative workshop
proceedings, Optimal
Use of Insecticidal Nematodes in Pest Management.
We held a very hands-on workshop in Oregon
that has practical information particulary concerning application techniques
Proceedings of the Beneficial Nematode
Workshop, Sept. 7, 2000. NWREC, Aurora, OR
This work concerns strawberries but can be useful understanding
field applications for root weevil control. Please note the importance
of debris removal
WSU Vacouver/Lynden
Research Report
Just for fun, check out the following creative website
about nematodes
Imaginemas
Suppliers of Biological Control Agents:
Suppliers
of Beneficial Organisms in North America
Association of Natural
Biocontrol Producers
Suppliers not included on other supplier lists include:
Becker
Underwood Nemadode Biopesticides
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