Pests Guide
Areas of irregular growth on plant
Stunted plant growth
Plants wilt during hot afternoons during periods of water-stress; galls on roots
Asparagus repels nematodes from tomatoes
Root-knot nemtodes are easily spread via movement of infected soil; root-knot nematodes have a wide host range which includes many weed species which can act as reservoirs for infection
Rotate crops every 1-2 years to non-host
Avoid transferring soil from infested fields