ABSTRACT
Entomopathogenic nematodes have great potential for the biological control of many important insect pests. This chapter is based largely on experience gained from a comprehensive collaborative program between CSIRO, Australia, and two Chinese institutes, with some insights derived from several small programs with various other countries. Many of the logistics and strategies suggested have been developed and used in the programs; others are being introduced with the benefit of hindsight. The technology associated with entomopathogenic nematodes ranges from simple to advanced. Subculture of monoxenic entomopathogenic nematodes on polyetherpolyurethane foam in tubes and flasks. When field tests and grower trials establish that one or more important insect pests can be economically controlled with nematodes, provision must be made for introducing this means of control into normal agricultural practices. Standardized techniques are used to determine the relative infectivities of different species and batches of nematodes.
