Nematodes – especially root-knot nematodes – cause major losses in commercial farms, greenhouses and home gardens all over the world. Root-knot nematodes cause root galls to develop as microscopic parasites feed on plant roots and tissues, withdrawing valuable nutrients, often resulting in substantial reductions in yield. These pests occur in about two-thirds of the fields used for commercial crop and vegetable production. This problem appears to be increasing in dryland broadacre crops, where conditions are extremely favourable for their development as soil temperatures rise. The responsible use of approved and selective nematicides is thus important for the control of this problem pest.
A contact emulsifiable concentrate nematicide for the control of nematodes...