Beneficial nematodes
. Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and do not harm beneficial insects, humans, or animals. Common pests targeted by these [...] cuticle areas. Some nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside [...] reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations. The nematodes reproduce, developing through