Insufficient presence of entomopathogenic nematodes in Swiss agricultural soils. New application methods need to be developed for effective pest control.

Project "Nematodes" has been completed

The potential for pest control of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) that are capable of killing pests living in the soil has not been exhausted. The frequency and the types of these soil micro-organisms have been studied in various habitats and their suitability for use as biological pest control inv