Abstract Background The entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), especially in the 2 families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae, are important biocontrol agents against insect pests. leaf miners (Fam.: Agromyzidae) cosmopolitan There more than 330 Liriomyza spp. including 20 species that have been reported as economically pests of field crops, ornamentals vegetables. house flies serious for huma...

The leaf miner, Liriomyza huidobrensis (Diptera: Agromyzidae) is a polyphagous fly, which infests wide range of vegetables and ornamental plants. However, scant knowledge exists the biology ecology pest in Western Cape province South Africa, both are essential components developing an effective management programme. Several aspects its were studied two potato [Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanales: S...