Entomopathogenic nematode host-search strategies.

Abstract

This chapter reviews the host-seeking strategies of entomopathogenic nematodes at the infective juvenile stage. Topics include conceptual models of foraging strategies; associations between nematodes and insect hosts; biology, foraging behaviour, host habitat selection, host-seeking response to host volatiles, and host selection by entomopathogenic nematodes; and evolution of foraging strategy.