The virulence and reproduction of six entomopathogenic nematode strains of species Steinernema longicaudum to mealworm Tenebrio molitor in the laboratory conditions

The virulence of and reproduction capacity of six entomopathogenic nematode strains of species Steinernema longicaudum (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) to second stage larvae of mealworm Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) was evaluated under laboratory conditions.