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| Author(s): | Lewis E.E. |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Title: | Handling, transport and storage of insecticidal nematodes |
| Citation: | Proceedings at the National Workshop on Optimal Use of Insecticidal Nematodes in Pest Management. Ed. Polavarapu S. (eds). The State University of New Jersey Rutgers University. Chatsworth, NJ pgs. 25-30. . |
Abstract:
Insecticidal nematode-based products are used for management of many different insect pests in several different commodities. Application methods and insect targets vary significantly in the field, but general rules for handling, transport and storage of insecticidal nematodes apply to most commercial products. Insecticidal nematodes are live organisms which are not in a resting stage. This means that their quality declines with age. They are also very susceptible to temperature extremes, ultra-violet light, anoxic conditions, and other extreme environmental circumstances. Chemical insecticides, and even some other microbial insecticides, are not as stringent in their environmental requirements. Insecticidal nematodes also have strict limitations as to their shelf life that vary significantly among different products. In this chapter, I point out potential risks that occur to insecticidal nematode products after they leave the manufacturer and before they are applied. Techniques to either deal with these periods of risk, or to assess viability afterward are the focus of the following text |
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