Manual of Biocontrol Agents Abbreviated Entry*
Active substance:
Heterorhabditis megidis
Nomenclature
Other Names:
- Heterorhabditis megidis
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Targets:
- Melolontha spp.
- Otiorhynchus sulcatus (vine weevil)
- Tipula paludosa (European crane fly, daddy long legs)
Biogeography:
Widespread in temperate soils. Originally found ... Click here to retrieve this information.
Biological Activity
Mode of Action:
Nematodes locate and enter the hosts. Symbiotic ... Click here to retrieve this information.
Toxicology
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This is an extract from the Manual of Biocontrol Agents produced by the BCPC. The manual has been substantially revised and updated to reflect the growth and maturity of the global biocontrol industry.
It contains up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information on over 200 active substances which are commercially available in products including:
- 90+ micro-organisms
- 15+ botanicals
- 80+ macro-organisms
- 31+ semiochemicals