Nematodes as Biological Control Agents

by Parwinder S Grewal, R Ehlers, David I. Shapiro-llan

Overview

This book aims to document and illustrate the major developments in the use of nematodes for biological control of insects and slugs. It has three major sections covering entomopathogenic nematodes, entomophilic nematodes, and slug-parasitic nematodes. Each of these sections dicusses biology, commercial production, formulation and quality control, application technology, strategy and safety. Separate chapters are devoted to the application of nematodes in different cropping systems, and the efficacy of nematodes against specific pests. Potential of predatory nematodes to control plant-parasitic nematodes and mycophagous nematodes to control fungal pathogens is also reviewed.

This book was first published as a hardback in 2005. Now new in paperback.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845934545
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	03/28/2008
Series:	CABI
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Dr. David I. Shapiro-Ilan is a Supervisory Research Entomologist at USDA-ARS, Georgia. His research focuses on invertebrate pathology/microbial control. Areas of interest emphasize the study of entomopathogenic nematodes and include biological control applications, production and formulation technology, and studies on nematode behavior (especially foraging dynamics). Dr. Shapiro-Ilan has published 180 peer-reviewed journal articles plus 24 book chapters and more than 40 trade journal/extension articles; he has co-edited 3 books and is inventor on 7 patents. Selected awards include Fellow of the Society of Nematologists, EEO/Civil Rights, Excellence in IPM (SEB-ESA, 2012), and over $7 million as PI/co-PI on competitive grants. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Nematology, and Editor for the Journal of Invertebrate Pathology.

Table of Contents

PART I. NEMATODE MORPHOLOGY AND TAXONOMY
* Morphology and Taxonomy of Nematodes Used in Biocontrol

PART II. ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES
* Biology and Behavior
* Mass Production
* Formulation and Quality
* Application Technology
* Forum on Safety and Regulation
* Lawn, Turfgrass and Pasture Applications
* Glasshouse Applications
* Nursery and Tree Application
* Mushroom Applications
* Orchard Applications
* Soft Fruit Applications
* Vegetable and Tuber Crop Applications
* Cereal, Fiber, Medicinal, and Oilseed Crop Applications
* Forestry Applications
* Applications for the Control of Pests of Humans and Animals
* Application for Social Insect Control
* A Systems Approach to Conservation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes
* Interactions with Plant-parasitic Nematodes
* Compatibility and Interactions with Agrochemicals and Other Biocontrol Agents

PART 3. ENTOMOPHILIC NEMATODES
* Application of Beddingia siricidicola for Sirex Wood Wasp Control
* The Entomophilic Thripinema
* Mermithid Nematodes

PART 4. SLUG-PARASITIC NEMATODES
* Biology, Production, and Formulation of Slug-parasitic Nematodes
* Field Application of Slug-parasitic Nematodes

PART 5. PREDATORY NEMATODES
* Potential of Predatory Nematodes to Control Plant-parasitic Nematodes

PART 6. FUNGAL FEEDING NEMATODES
* Potential of Fungal Feeding Nematodes for the Control of Soil-borne Plant Pathogens

PART 7. CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
* Critical Issues and Research Needs for Expanding the Use of Nematodes in Biocontrol