The term “microbial control” has been used to describe the use of microbial pathogens
(bacteria, viruses, or fungi) or entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) to control various insect …

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) can kill and recycle in their host populations, which
bodes well for EPNs' exploitation in long-term and safe pest management. However, EPNs' …

Understanding the successes and failures of nonnative species remains challenging. In
recent decades, researchers have developed the enemy release hypothesis and other …

Summary Popillia japonica Newman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) is a highly polyphagous
invasive beetle originating from Japan. This insect is highly resilient and able to rapidly …

With the increase in global trade and warming patterns, the movement, introduction, and
establishment of non‐native insect species has increased. A rapid and effective early …

The mechanisms of action of the complex including entomopathogenic nematodes of the
genera Steinernema and Heterorhabditis and their mutualistic partners, ie, bacteria …

Simple Summary The Japanese beetle Popillia japonica is considered one of the most
harmful organisms in the world for crops and the urban landscape. Popillia japonica spends …

The impact of invasive species is not limited to the loss of biodiversity; it also represents
significant threats to agriculture on a global scale. The Japanese beetle Popillia japonica …

The natural occurrence of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) was investigated along the Ticino
River (Ticino River Natural Park, Novara Province, Piedmont, Italy), at the center of the area …

Spodoptera litura is a notorious leaf feeding insect pest in the Asia-Pacific region and leads
to a significant economic loss in vegetable and field crop production. Entomopathogenic …