Plant-parasitic nematodes are a key pest in Florida horticulture production and nematicide application is an important part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. To that end, there is a recent addition to the limited number of nematicides ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Peanut root-knot nematode is one of the major pests in peanut production in Florida and the Southeast in general. Along with crop rotation and nematicide application, use of resistant peanut cultivars is a primary method for managing peanut ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionI’ve had the opportunity to visit a number of grower fields this summer to assess potential nematode damage and I’ve often been asked this question: "Why is nematode damage worse in one section of a field than another, or worse in one field ... READ MORE
Category: AgriculturePlant-parasitic nematodes can drastically suppress cotton yield, often without noticeable above-ground symptoms. For this reason, nematode management is an important part of a successful operation. Nematicides, pesticides that target nematodes, ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureZane Grabau, UF/IFAS Entomology & Nematology Department & Patrick Troy, Regional Row Crop Agent Plant-parasitic nematodes, including sting, root-knot (RKN), and stubby-root nematodes among others can cause significant damage to Florida ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureFall is the best time to take samples for nematodes, since populations often peak near harvest, and while crop roots are still viable. These samples can be used to help determine if nematodes caused damage in the current crop and help predict ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture