Williams, CD (2024) Forest applications of entomopathogenic nematodes. In: Shiparo-Ilan, D.I. and Lewis, E.E., (eds.) Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents. CAB International, pp. 436-453. ISBN 9781800620308

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Abstract

The application of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) for the control of insect pests of trees in the broadest sense is reviewed. First considered are pests of trees outside of woodlands and forests, typically in urban environments. Next, pests of deciduous forests and their control are dealt with before moving on to pests of coniferous forests. It should be noted that of the 99 serious pests of forestry identifed by Day and Leather (1997), only 16 (16.2%) have had any research on applications of EPNs for their control. These examples and others are presented in this chapter, as well as more broadly addressing the challenges faced in controlling these pests. Finally, a case study of the control of the most serious pest of forestry in Europe, Hylobius abietis, is presented, which takes account of its life cycle, current control methods, factors affecting the effcacy of EPNs, environmental safety of EPNs and interaction with other biological control agents.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	D.I. Shiparo-Ilan & E.E. Lewis ; 2024; Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents; CAB International, Wallingford, UK.
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology
Divisions:	Biological and Environmental Sciences (from Sep 19)
Publisher:	CAB International
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	06 Jan 2025 14:08
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2025 14:08
DOI or ID number:	10.1079/9781800620322.0024
Editors:	Shiparo-Ilan, D.I. and Lewis, E.E.
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/25150

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