Russian Journal of Nematology (1997) 5, 67-70

J.S. Miduturi, R. Moermans and M. Moens (1997)
Distribution of entomopathogenic nematodes in a grassland
Russian Journal of Nematology 5 (1), 67-70
Abstract: The distribution of Steinernema feltiae and Heterorhabditis megidis (NWE type) in a grassland habitat was studied during autumn 1994. Larvae of the wax moth, Galleria mellonella, were used as bait. Results indicated an aggregated distribution for both species. Sand fraction and organic matter content did not always influence the distribution of the nematodes. Largest numbers of S. feltiae were detected in samples with a sand fraction content higher than 90%. The area in which H. megidis was detected, was somewhat limited and had a sand fraction greater than 94%. Numbers of S. feltiae were negatively influenced by higher organic matter content.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation
environment/habitat manipulation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Steinernema feltiae/Xenorhabdus bovienii (entomopathogen)
Heterorhabditis megidis/Photorhabdus temperata (entomopathogen)