Steinernema kraussei Nematodes

Steinernema kraussei is a cold tolerant nematode that can infect and kill insects as low as 3-5°C (37.4-41 °F) temperature. This nematode uses "cruise" foraging strategy and is most effective against black vine weevil, Otiorhyncus sulcatus, which is one of the major pests of many ornamental plants. Larvae of black vine weevil generally feed on plant roots whereas adult weevils feed on the edges of leaves and flowers. Facts (show all) - Effective against the following pests Black vine weevil, Otiorhyncus sulcatus Filbertworm, Cydia latiferreana + Key factors for Steinernema kraussei nematode effectiveness Steinernema kraussei infective juveniles carry species specific symbiotic bacteria Xenorhabdus sp. in their gut as weapon to kill their insect hosts. For searching insect host, this nematode uses cruise foraging strategies. As other species of entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema kraussei nematodes also enter their insect host’s body cavity through the natural openings s