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| Author(s): | Smith K. |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Title: | Factors affecting efficacy |
| 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. 37-46. . |
Abstract:
Entomopathogenic nematodes have been extensively studied and used as commercial biological control agents for insects. However, their acceptance as conventional control strategies by the pest control community is somewhat disappointing considering the body of knowledge currently available. Much of this can be attributed to issues concerning efficacy, the perception of acceptable or poor control. Insecticidal nematodes are living organism and thus are subjected to stresses and conditions imposed on them by man or the environment. This presentation provides a summary that discusses some of these factors dealing with abiotic and biotic environmental issues |
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