After the first record of entomopathogenic nematodes in slovenia | Po prvi najdbi entomopatogenih ogorcic v Sloveniji
2007
Laznik, Z., Ljubljana Univ. (Slovenia). Biotechnical Fac., Agronomy Dept. | Trdan, S.
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are soil organisms that are mutually associated with bacteria. After EPNs enter the host, the symbiotic bacteria are released, causing death of the insect in a very short time. Use of EPNs in biological control against insect pests is well known worldwide. The first laboratory experiments with these agents started in Slovenia in 2004. The aim was to determine their efficacy against different harmful insects. In 2006, we collected some soil samples in which we proved the presence of EPN in our country. For this reason the EPNs lost their status of an exotic organisms in Slovenia. Their use will be able to transmit from the laboratories to the fields and greenhouses, like in many other countries in the world. The article presents the bionomics, advantages and disadvantages of their use in biological control, and comparison of their efficacy with the use of chemicals insecticides. The future role of EPNs in Slovenia will be discussed. The aim of this paper is to acquaint the experts with the use of EPNs as alternative to chemical insecticides.
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