A Review of Entomopathogenic Nematodes as a Biological Control Agent for Red Palm Weevil, <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

A Review of Entomopathogenic Nematodes as a Biological Control Agent for Red Palm Weevil, <i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

<i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i> (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a severe pest of palm trees worldwide. The development and feeding activities of <i>R. ferrugineus</i> larvae inside the trunk damage palm trees. However, the absence of noticeable infestation signs at...

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Main Authors: Wan Nurashikin-Khairuddin, Siti Noor Aishikin Abdul-Hamid, Mohammad Saiful Mansor, Izwan Bharudin, Zulkefley Othman, Johari Jalinas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Rhynchophorus ferrugineus</i>
palm infestation
<i>Steinernema</i>
<i>Heterorhabditis</i>
symbiotic bacteria
biological control
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/3/245

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