Use of Entomogenous Nematodes of the Families Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae to Control Banana Moth (Opogona sachari)

Authors

  • J. E. Pena
  • W. J. Schroeder
  • L. S. Osborne

Keywords:

Bamboo Palms, Biological Control, Chamaedorea elegans, Entomopathogenic Nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, H. heliothidis, Microbial Control, Opogona sachari, Potato, Solanum tuberosum, Steinernema feltiae

Abstract

The entomogenous nematodes Steinernema feltiae, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, and H. heliothidis were applied to larvae of Opogona sachari infesting potato (Solanum tuberosum) and bamboo palms (Chamaedorea elegans). The applications resulted in successful establishment of the nematodes and a 58-100% reduction of larval numbers in infested potatoes and bamboo palms.

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Published

1990-06-01

Issue

Vol. 20, No. 1 (June 1990)

Section

Articles