In this episode Ed interviews Dr. David Shapiro-Ilan of the USDA-ARS. They discuss the work of David's lab using entomopathogenic nematodes as a form of biocontrol.

Additional Resources

https://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publication/?seqNo115=411611

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Entomopathogenic Nematodes

03:21 Life Cycle and Mechanism of Action

06:19 Host Specificity and Target Insects

09:15 Applications in Agriculture

12:04 Production and Formulation of Nematodes

14:55 Cost and Economic Considerations

17:37 Future of Entomopathogenic Nematodes

20:37 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

28:53 outro with logo

Zaworski, E. (Host) and Shapiro-Ilan, D. (Interviewee). S5:E9 (Podcast). Nematode Allies: Exploring Entomopathogenic Nematodes. 5/27/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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