Molecular identification and phylogeny of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis nematodes and their efficacy in controlling the larvae of Aedes aegypti, a major vector of the dengue virus

• Main Authors: Chanakan Subkrasae, Jiranun Ardpairin, Abdulhakam Dumidae, Pichamon Janthu, Wipanee Meesil, Paramaporn Muangpat, Sarunporn Tandhavanant, Aunchalee Thanwisai, Apichat Vitta
• Other Authors: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/73049
• Institution: Mahidol University

Aedes aegypti is the mosquito vector of several arboviruses, especially the dengue virus. Aedes aegypti strain resistant to chemical insecticides have been reported worldwide. To tackle this, an entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) may be an alternative bio-control agent. To this end, this study aims to...