Telenomus remus Nixon is an Egg Parasitoid: An Overview

Author: K.S. Pagire, C.S. Chaudhari, D.R. Bankar, K.V. Deshmukh and M.R. Patil

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Abstract

Telenomus remus parasitizes the eggs of several lepidopterous insects. In several nations, it is currently raised and released to control crop pests of the Spodoptera genus, especially Spodoptera litura and Spodoptera frugiperda. A review is given of Telenomus remus biology, ecology, dispersal capacity, pattern, the effect of kairomones and pesticides, behavioral patterns and parasitism efficacy, historical use in pest control, and taxonomy conundrums. Research is required to increase the effectiveness of this parasitoid's field pest control, and suggestions for increasing its use are presented

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Telenomus remus, parasitism, biology, ecology, dispersal capacity, kairomones

Conclusion

To create more effective and efficient techniques for releasing Telenomus remus in the field, more study is required. It is necessary to fine-tune the timing of releases by crop and pest phenology. To achieve the best ratio of Telenomus remus to host egg masses, the quantity of wasps released and the frequency of releases must be investigated in various agricultural areas with various climatic circumstances. Future success in using Telenmus remus to manage Spodoptera species populations likely depends on the ability to create a cottage industry of for-profit and semi-profit insectaria devoted to mass-producing the parasite. The release of Telenomus remus demonstrates its viability as a component of integrated pest management systems, both on its own and in combination with other control methods

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K.S. Pagire, C.S. Chaudhari, D.R. Bankar, K.V. Deshmukh and M.R. Patil (2022). Telenomus remus Nixon is an Egg Parasitoid: An Overview. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(5): 40-46.