Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents

David I Shapiro-llan (Edited By) David Shapiro-Ilan is a Supervisory Research Entomologist at USDA-ARS, Georgia, USA. Dr. Shapiro-Ilan's research focuses on invertebrate pathology/microbial control. Areas of interest emphasize the study of entomopathogenic nematodes and include biological control applications, production and formulation technology, and studies on nematode behavior (especially foraging dynamics). Dr. Shapiro-Ilan has published more than 240 peer-reviewed journal articles plus 27 book chapters and > 60 trade journal/extension articles; he has co-edited 5 books and is inventor on 8 patents. Selected awards include Fellow of the Society of Nematologists, Fellow of the Entomological Society of America, EEO/Civil Rights, Excellence in IPM (SEB-ESA, 2012), and > $23 million as PI/co-PI on competitive grants. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. Edwin Lewis (Edited By) Edwin Lewis is a professor and has served as head of the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology at the University of Idaho (UI); he currently is the co-director of the Center for Health in the Human Ecosystem, also at UI. Lewis' research focuses on biological control of insects using entomopathogens, management of plant-parasitic nematodes, animal behavior, and soil ecology. He has published more than 140 peer-reviewed journal articles, 18 book chapters, 2 edited books and is inventor on 2 patents. Selected awards include Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management (Pacific Branch, ESA) and >$4 million in grant support. He served as subject editor for the Journal of Nematology and subject editor and editor-in-chief for Biological Control. His teaching commitments have included Behavioral Ecology of Insects, Pesticides in the Environment, Parasites and Civilization, Biological Control and several research seminars.

Chapter 1: Diversity and Systematics of Nematodes Used in Biocontrol Chapter 2: The Biology of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 3: Insect Innate Immunity Against Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 4: Genomics of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 5: Survival Mechanisms of Entomopathogenic Nematodes: Current Knowledge and its Integration Toward a Better Performing Biological Control Agent Chapter 6: Behavioral Ecology of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 7: Population Biology of Entomopathogenic Nematodes: An Ecological and Agronomical Model Chapter 8: Natural Enemies and Antagonists of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 9: Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus Bacterial Metabolites as Tools in Biocontrol Chapter 10: Mass Production Chapter 11: Formulation and Application Technology for Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 12: Safety and Regulation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 13: Role of Marketing and Outreach for the Success of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 14: Applications of Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Insect Pest Control in Maize Chapter 15: Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents in Grain Crops Chapter 16: Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Citrus IPM in South Africa and Florida Chapter 17: Other Orchard Systems Chapter 18: Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Berry Crops Chapter 19: Role of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in an Integrated Pest Management Strategy for Grapevine: South Africa as a Model System Chapter 20: Vegetables Chapter 21: Turfgrass and Pasture Applications Chapter 22: Home and Garden Pests Chapter 23: Application for Nursery Crop Production Chapter 24: Forest Applications of Entomopathogenic Nematodes Chapter 25: Glasshouse Production Chapter 26: Applications for the control of pests of Humans and Animals Chapter 27: Interactions between Agrochemicals and Biological Control Agents Chapter 28: Conservation of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Agroecosystems Chapter 29: Conclusions