| isolation and identification of entomopathogenic nematodes from citrus orchards in south africa and their biocontrol potential against false codling moth. | a survey was conducted to determine the diversity and frequency of endemic entomopathogenic nematodes (epn) in citrus orchards in the western cape, eastern cape and mpumalanga provinces of south africa. the main aim of the survey was to obtain nematodes as biological control agents against false codling moth (fcm), thaumatotibia leucotreta, a key pest of citrus in south africa. from a total of 202 samples, 35 (17%) tested positive for the presence of epn. of these, four isolates (11%) were found ... | 2011 | 21839086 |