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FAQ Nematodes

to drought. When they are introduced into a dry substrate/soil they will die. Also when the soil dries out very quickly after application. In addition [...] 68°F) but certainly not above 25°C (77°F). Above 30°C (86°F), nematodes will die quickly. Be careful with recirculation pumps that may quickly warm up the [...] If the suspension is not mixed, the nematodes will sink to the bottom and die of oxygen deficiency. Therefore, a suspension must always be kept in motion

Caterpillar control with nematodes

the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead caterpillar which dies within a few days. When applied correctly, beneficial nematodes significantly

Two-spotted spider mite

as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. In tomatoes and cucumbers, as little as 30% damage of the leaf surface can

Diglyphus isaea

sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized, the leaf miner larva turns flaccid and

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. Application of nematodes Beneficial nematodes should be

Aphids

of plant: In severe cases, aphid infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers and are

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for

Thrips

tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly