Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) can kill and recycle in their host populations, which
bodes well for EPNs' exploitation in long-term and safe pest management. However, EPNs' …

The sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Gennadius, is a devastating insect pest on
vegetable crops around the world. This pest causes significant damage by directly feeding …

Viral diseases like yellow fever, dengue, and Zika have an alarming impact on public health.
These diseases can be transmitted by Aedes mosquito species, such as Ae. albopictus …

Aggregations of foraging animals are key aspects of their ecology, driving spatial patterns,
resource access, and successful resource exploitation. Entomopathogenic/insect parasitic …

Entomopathogenic nematodes in the genera Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, produced
through in vitro or in vivo methods, are effective insect biological control agents. In vivo …

The grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is a critical pest for
vineyards and causes significant economic losses in wine-growing areas worldwide …

Abstract Background Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) have a great potential as a
biocontrol agent for a wide range of insect pests. EPNs have attracted much interest around …

Many species of slugs are considered serious pests in agriculture and horticulture around
the world. In Europe, slugs of the genera Arion and Deroceras are the most harmful pests in …

Nanomaterials are successful due to their numerous applications in various domains such
as cancer treatment, environmental applications, drug and gene delivery. Selenium is a …

Entomopathogenic nematodes have been mass produced in vitro in a monoxenic system
using two different approaches: the sponge (polyurethane) process soaked in symbiotic …