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VI. International Agricultural, Biological and Life Sciences Conference (AGBIOL 2024), Edirne, Turkey, 19 - 22 September 2024, pp.637
For many years, pesticides have been used in agricultural production areas to control pests. However, restrictions on pesticide use have been increasingly imposed due to the understanding of their toxic effects on non-target organisms in recent years. This has highlighted other methods of pest control. In this context, Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), widely used in biological control, have come to the forefront. Effective utilization of EPNs in agricultural fields depends significantly on environmental factors. Recently, global warming has been notably affecting agricultural areas, particularly causing concerns about drought and high temperatures, which are anticipated to negatively impact EPNs already in use or planned for use. Therefore, developing EPN isolates adapted to our country's conditions, resilient to high temperatures and drought, becomes crucial for future biological pest control strategies in agricultural areas.