Dendroctonus frontalis Infection by the DD-136 Strain of Neoaplectana carpocapsae and its Bacterial Complex

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  • G. E. Moore

Abstract

The DD-136 strain of Neoaplectana carpocapsae Weiser (Steinernematidae) after spray application to pine bark in 0.1% Formalin plus wetting agent entered pine bark beetle tunnels and killed 44% of the brood and adults of Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann at 18 and 26 C, 60% relative hummidity and at ambient temperatures and humidities. Key Words: Neoaplectana carpocapsae, Dendroctonus frontalis, Southern pine bark beetles, Temperature, Humidity, Achromobacter nematophilus.

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1970-10-15

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