Heterorhabditis's a genus of nematodes belonging to the order Rhabditida. All species of this genus are obligate parasites of insects, and some are used as biological control agents for the control of pest insects. Uses The nematode species Heterorhabditis indica has been used effectively against the red weevil, Rhinotia haemoptera, an insect pest that can literally destroy whole groves and plantations of coconut and migrate to date palms and other palms, causing much economical damage to farm… (More on Heterorhabditis)