Nematodes

Pests Guide

Signs of the Pest

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Areas of irregular growth on plant

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Stunted plant growth

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Plants wilt during hot afternoons during periods of water-stress; galls on roots

Solutions to the Pest

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Asparagus repels nematodes from tomatoes

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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

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Rotate crops every 1-2 years to non-host

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Avoid transferring soil from infested fields