Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes as a pest management strategy against carrot weevil, Listronotus oregonensis.

Citation

Stevenson, M, Hiltz, K, Hillier, K. and Blatt, S. 2017. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes as a pest management strategy against carrot weevil, Listronotus oregonensis. Acadian Entomological Society, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, August.

Plain language summary

Entomopathogenic nematodes are a possible biocontrol agent against carrot weevil. This poster describes the field experiments created and in progress to evaluate the potential of these nematodes to reduce carrot weevil damage. Nematodes were sourced from BioBest and four products evaluated: Steiner System, Kraussei System, Carpo System and B-Green.

Publication date

2017-08-04

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