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2. Entomopathogenic nematode - Wikipedia

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   Not only do entomopathogenic nematodes affect their host insects, they can also change the species composition of the soil community. Many familiar animals like earthworms and insect grubs live in the soil, but smaller invertebrates such as mites , collembolans , and nematodes are also common.

3. Nematode - Wikipedia

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   About 90% of nematodes reside in the top 15 cm (6") of soil. Nematodes do not decompose organic matter, but, instead, are parasitic and free-living organisms that feed on living material. Nematodes can effectively regulate bacterial population and community composition—they may eat up to 5,000 bacteria per minute.

4. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora - Wikipedia

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   Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of entomopathogenic nematode known commonly as beneficial nematodes. They are microscopic and are used in gardening as a form of biological pest control . They are used to control ants , fleas , moths , beetles , flies , weevils , and other pests.

5. Japanese beetle - Wikipedia

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   Soil-dwelling nematodes are known to seek out and prey on Japanese beetle grubs during the subterranean portion of their life cycle by entering larvae and reproducing within their bodies. Varieties that have seen commercial use as pest control agents include Steinernema glaseri and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora .

6. Dauer larva - Wikipedia

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   However, in indirect feeding, nematodes weaponize bacteria to kill a host. For example, in George O. Poinar Jr's 1990 book on Nematodes and Biological Control, he describes Heterorhabditis, a genus of nematodes that harbors symbiotic bacteria that are highly pathogenic to hosts, but completely harmless to them. After the bacteria kill the host ...

7. A Stroll Through the Garden: The wisdom behind mosses as an ...

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   Salt-like fertilizers similar to 12 x 12 x 12 to feed your old lawn or pesticides that are applied to kill grubs or other pests is also illuminated.