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ArticlePest management science2026

An integrated above-belowground biological control strategy against Phyllotreta striolata using entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi.

Guanfeng Liu, Tong Jiang, Rui Wu, Sheng-Yen Wu

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Guanfeng LiuState Key Laboratory for Agricultural and Forestry Biosecurity, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Tong JiangState Key Laboratory for Agricultural and Forestry Biosecurity, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Rui WuState Key Laboratory for Agricultural and Forestry Biosecurity, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Sheng-Yen WuState Key Laboratory for Agricultural and Forestry Biosecurity, College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1795-3030

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International Cooperation Project of Fujian Province 2025I0009National Science Foundation of China 32202374National Science Foundation of China 32572923
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe striped flea beetle, Phyllotreta striolata, is a destructive pest of Brassicaceous vegetables, and its management still relies largely on chemical insecticides. The development of environmentally compatible control strategies that provide reliable field performance across pest life stages is therefore a priority. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) represent a promising alternative, but their field efficacy depends strongly on formulation, application rate, and compatibility with other biological control agents.

resultsField experiments showed that a sprayable formulation of Steinernema carpocapsae significantly reduced leaf damage and adult populations compared with an infected-cadaver formulation. Dose-response trials indicated that an application rate of 1.0 × 10

conclusionsAn optimized combination of S. carpocapsae and B. bassiana provides effective field control of P. striolata by exerting complementary effects on soil-dwelling larvae and foliar-feeding adults. This study demonstrates that careful optimization of formulation, application rate, and agent compatibility is essential for achieving stable biological control under field conditions, supporting the integration of EPN-fungus strategies into practical pest management programs. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.

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BeauveriaBiological Control AgentsColeopteraMetarhiziumPest Control, BiologicalRhabditidaAnimalsBacillus thuringiensisNematodaBiological Control Agentsaboveground integrationapplication rate optimizationbiological compatibilityformulation strategyresistance management

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