Integration of insect parasitic nematodes (Rhabditida steinernematidae) with insecticides for control of pest mole crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae: Scapteriscus spp.).
To develop a successful integrated pest management program for pest mole crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae: Scapteriscus spp.), it is important to ascertain the compatibility of infective juveniles of insect parasitic nematodes and chemical insecticides. Aqueous solutions of five pesticides (acephate, bifenthrin, deltamethrin, fipronil, and imidacloprid) used in turfgrass to control mole crickets were tested for compatibility with Steinernema scapterisci Nguyen & Smart (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) in the laboratory. Survival of S. scapterisci was >95% in solutions of acephate, bifenthrin, and imidacloprid. Infectivity of S. scapterisci in adult Scapteriscus vicinus Scudder was >60% in acephate and bifenthrin; however, infectivity was <40% in imidacloprid. The entomopathogenic nematode was compatible with most insecticides tested without significantly reduced survival or infectivity.
Barbara
Kathryn A
KA
Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0620, USA.
Buss
Eileen A
EA
D000818:Animals; D006135:Gryllidae / Q000469:parasitology; D007300:Insect Control / Q000379:methods*; D007306:Insecticides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010572:Pest Control, Biological / Q000379:methods*; D017168:Rhabditida / Q000187:drug effects; D012996:Solutions
D007306:Insecticides; D012996:Solutions