Abstract:The potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is an important pest of potato that causes yield losses in potato producing countries all over the world. Many management methods are available for reducing this pest populations. Chemical control methods are at the top of these. However, Entomopathogenic nematode (EPNs), can be used as a potential alternative to chemical insecticides to control potato tuber moth larvae as an eco-friendly management method. We aimed in this stu… Show more
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