Efficacy of the Insect-killing Nematode, Heterorhabditis marelatus against Black Vine Weevil in Strawberry -WSU Vancouver, Lynden Satellite Research Station Report


Nematodes applied to strawberry rows in water solution with conventianal sprayer.

 


Initial "live" nematode slurry.


Nematode-infected (red) and healthy (white) black vine weevil larvae screened from soil.

 


Healthy living Black Vine Weevil pupa.


Dead Black Vine Weevil pupa infected with nematode (reddish color).