The use of entomopathogenic nematodes in the control of stored-product insects

Rumbos, Christos I.; Athanassiou, Christos G.

doi:10.1007/s10340-016-0795-y

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“…Anyway, the larvae and pupae of this species are the host of some ectoparasitic wasps of the genus Laelius Ashmead, 1893 (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae) (cf. Hagstrum & Subramanyam 2009), moreover, some nematode species are endoparasites of this dermestid (Rumbos & Athanassiou 2017), and a coccidian Protist can infect larvae, pupae, and adults of this species (Loschiavo 1969, as T. parabile Beal).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trogoderma variabile Ballion, 1878: a possible new pest of Italian entomological collections (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Nardi¹,

Vomero

2017

Fragm Entomol

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Trogoderma variabile Ballion, 1878: a possible new pest of Italian entomological collections (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Nardi¹,

Vomero

2017

Fragm Entomol

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“…The virulence of entomopathogens depends upon the species and strain, temperature, and relative humidity of the grain storages. Enhanced capsules and improved application techniques can be used to increase the efficacy of biopesticides against insects (Batta, 2016; Rumbos & Athanassiou, 2016). Biopesticides such as fungal conidia can be used as liquid or dry formulations in storages, which makes it more convenient.…”

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“…Similar results were obtained in Batta (2008), where the efficacy of formulations of fungal conidia coupled with diatomaceous earth was studied against adults of major stored grain pests such as S. oryzae , R. dominica , and T. castaneum . Rumbos and Athanassiou (2016) had reviewed specifically on the use of entomopathogenic nematodes in stored product insect management. These biological control agents are important in the pest management programs because they are safe, eco‐friendly, and economical.…”

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Disinfestation techniques for major cereals: A status report

Paul

Radhakrishnan

Saravanan

et al. 2020

Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safe

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Management of stored product insects is a major concern and widely researched topic in the food and grain processing and storage industry. In the scenario of estimated utilization of produces exceeding the production, postharvest losses should be properly controlled to feed the growing population. The prevailing disinfestation techniques are forced to meet regulatory standards and market demands. The resistance developed by insects, environmental concerns, and occupational hazards lead to the vanishing of many chemicals used in insect and pest management programs. Some of the major disinfestation techniques such as the use of chemical fumigants, ozone, irradiation, dielectric heating, extreme temperature treatments, and bio rational approaches are discussed, particularly on the storage of cereal grains and its products, as they contribute to a significant proportion of food consumed worldwide. Newer techniques such as nonthermal plasma and metabolic stress disinfestation and decontamination for stored pest control are developed and evaluated in different parts of the world. The knowledge about the mode of action of these disinfestation techniques is important to avoid the cross-resistance and multiple resistance developed by insects with frequently used techniques. Various alternatives to conventional fumigants are discussed in this review as there is a growing demand for toxic-free, environment-friendly, and, at the same time, efficient techniques.

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“…The host dies and the nematodes form the first generation and reproduce themselves. The invasive larvae from the host enter the environment and seek the next hosts [15].…”

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“…The effect of insecticides on soil organisms is complex, and it depends on numerous abiotic factors and complex synergistic and antagonistic reactions [14]. This is the reason for the use of bioinsecticides, since they are more biodegradable, more target-specific, and characterized by lower toxicity in relation to other organisms [15][16][17]. Numerous authors have examined and compared the effect of natural preparations and xenobiotics on specific pests and non-target organisms (e.g., pests-larval stages of Spodoptera litura; non-target organisms-E. fetida earthworms).…”

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Effects of Owinema Bio-Preparation on Vermicomposting in Earthworm Ecological Boxes

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This paper describes vermicomposting of kitchen organic waste with the use of Eisenia fetida earthworms in an ecological box. To control excessively proliferated Sciaridae in the box medium, an Owinema bio-preparation, which contains larvae of the nematode Steinernema feltiae, was used. The effect of this bioinsecticide on the earthworm population during vermicomposting of organic waste was assessed. It was found that the applied bio-preparation effectively limited the population of sciarids and also had a positive effect on the development of the earthworm population (it caused a significant increase in the number and biomass of mature and immature forms and cocoons produced (p < 0.05)). The Owinema preparation also had a positive effect on the rate of organic waste vermicomposting.

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The use of entomopathogenic nematodes in the control of stored-product insects

Cited by 29 publications

References 80 publications

Trogoderma variabile Ballion, 1878: a possible new pest of Italian entomological collections (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Trogoderma variabile Ballion, 1878: a possible new pest of Italian entomological collections (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Disinfestation techniques for major cereals: A status report

Effects of Owinema Bio-Preparation on Vermicomposting in Earthworm Ecological Boxes

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