January 2019

Entomopathogenic nematodes, potential industrial pest control agents: A South African perspective

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are obligate parasites to insects. They are natural enemies of numerous insects, which employ mutually related bacterial symbionts to rapidly kill their insect host. They are among the frequently used beneficial biocontrol agents of numerous insect pests in agriculture, forestry and health. These EPNs are continuing to constitute a great deal of interest for both scientists and...

Author(s): Tshikala Eddie Lulamba, Ezekiel Green, and Mahloro Hope Serepa-Dlamini