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.
