Comparison of hydrogels to enhance the environmental tolerance of the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae to target aboveground insect pests such as the lesser peachtree borer (Synanthedon pictipes, (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae))

The lesser peachtree borer (LPTB; Synanthedon pictipes; [Grote & Robinson]; (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) is a key pest of peaches in the southeastern U.S., that develops beneath the bark and is difficult to manage with chemical insecticides. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) such as Steinernema c...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sabrina A. Elgar, David I. Shapiro-Ilan, David Mota-Sanchez, John Wise, Brett R. Blaauw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
Series:Biological Control
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1049964425001604
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!