This nematode is just one example of a pathogen which may kill its host. Other pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. This section also includes antagonists which control plant diseases. This weevil feeds only on one particular type of weed called purple loosestrife. Researchers are encouraged to contribute their expertise to this biological control Web site.
Credit is given.
No endorsement of named or illustrated products is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products that are not mentioned or illustrated. This project was funded, in part, by the National Biological Control Institute and Communication Services and the Department of Entomology at Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station . Funding is welcome from other sources who will also be recognized for their contributions. We appreciate the use of material from the manual, Natural Enemies of Vegetable Insect Pests , by Michael P. Hoffmann and Anne C. Frodsham, and the generosity of the editors is gratefully acknowledged. In addition, many researchers throughout Cornell have contributed suggestions, photographs, information, and other help.