Isolation, identification, and pathogenicity of and its bacterial symbiont in Cauca-Colombia.

In Colombia, identification of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN's) native species is of great importance for pest management programs. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify EPNs and their bacterial symbiont in the department of Cauca-Colombia and then evaluate the susceptibility of two Hass avocado () pests to the EPNs isolated. EPNs were isolated from soil samples by the insect baiting technique.