Beneficial nematodes
due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] depending on the crop architecture and the environmental conditions. To use nematodes for thrips control, they are typically applied to the soil in the root zone [...] specific market segments. The choice of nematode species may depend on the specific caterpillar species affecting the target plants and the environmental conditions