Biocontrol potential of entomopathogenic nematodes against the Khapra beetle Trogoderma granarium (Everts) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Abstract Background The Khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium (Everts) (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) is one of the most destructive pests stored wheat and barley worldwide. broad practice insecticides has been connected with insect resistance development coupled renaissance treated primary insects, environmental contamination, toxicity to animals, man other non-target organisms. These harms have invigorated usage alternative methods managing this pest. Results For biocontrol potential, four species entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) were tested: Steinernema pakistanense PCSIR-10, S. bifurcatum PCSIR-39, saimkayai PCSIR-6 abbasi PCSIR-17, against adult larval stages beetle under laboratory conditions. At 250 IJs/ml, caused 100 90% at 92 89% beetles, respectively. Conclusion This study documented that EPNs had a potential control grain pest could be utilized as alternatives insecticides, which provide an adequate postharvest stage, but in future more experiment will required commercial storage