Bioefficacy of Insecticidal Nematodes against Stored Grain Pests: An Overview
Gitanjali Devi *
Department of Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 785013, Assam, India.
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Abstract
For protection of stored agricultural products in ware house, grain store and food processing factory from insect damage, control measures should be taken. Stored grain insect pests are difficult to control. Though chemical insecticides are effective in controlling pests, other environment friendly methods have been advocated. Entomopathogenic nematodes are potential bio control agent for management of insect pests. In this review research work done so far for management of stored grain pests has been highlighted so that further wok can be preceded.
Keywords: Stored grain pests, biological control agent, entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), bioefficacy