Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control
plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests [...] Hatching larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots, stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results in stunted growth, wilting, yellowing [...] control bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) by infecting the fly's larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected area, the nematodes actively seek out bean