Natural occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) on golf courses in eastern Canada

Abstract

A survey of entomopathogenic nematodes from 38 golf courses was conducted in different climatic areas of Ontario and Québec provinces, Canada, during autumn 2002 and 2003. Soil samples were collected on golf course greens, fairways and roughs. Entomopathogenic nematodes were isolated from soil using wax moth (Galleria mellonella) and carrot weevil (Listronotus oregonensis) larvae as bait. Of the 436 samples (218 sites), 11 contained entomopathogenic nematodes for this study. All entomopathogenic nematode-positive samples were isolated from roughs. Isolates were characterised using DNA satellite probes and 28S rDNA sequence data. Both methods confirmed the identities of nematode isolates as Steinernema carpocapsae, S. feltiae and S. kraussei.

New findings of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and Steinernema rarum (Nematoda: Heterorhabditidae, Steinernematidae) in Córdoba, Argentina

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Genetic variation and identification of Meloidogyne graminis populations from golf fields in Antalya province of Türkiye

“…Therefore, early detection of PPNs in infected areas and correct diagnosis of these organisms are important for healthy and sustainable management of turfgrass areas (McClure et al, 2012). Studies have been carried out on the detection of damaging nematode species and their economic losses in turfgrass fields in different countries (Azevedo de Oliveira et al, 2018; Bélair et al, 2006; Jordan & Mitkowski, 2006; Khan et al, 2008; Little, 2019; McClure et al, 2012; Mwamula & Lee, 2021; Oka et al, 2004; Simard et al, 2008; Vandenbossche et al, 2011; Viaene et al, 2007; Walker et al, 2002; Yu et al, 1998; Zeng et al, 2012). In the study conducted in the United States, 24 PPN species belonging to 19 genera were identified (Zeng et al, 2012).…”

Efficacy of two strains of Steinernema feltiae (Filipjev) (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) against third-stage larvae of common cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha [L.], Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) under laboratory conditions

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