2021
DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11633
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First record of entomopathogenic nematodes from Yucatán State, México and their infectivity capacity against Aedes aegypti

Abstract: Background Biological control using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) has demonstrated good potential to contribute to the integral control of mosquito larvae, which as adults are vectors of diseases such as Dengue fever, Zika and Chikungunya. However, until now there are no records of the presence of EPN or their killing capacity in Yucatán state, southern México. The objectives of the current study were: (1) to report the entomopathogenic nematodes present in Yucatán soils and (2) to determine the killing cap… Show more

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