Nematode management

The eventual phase out (use was recently extended to October, 2017) of the nematicidal product, Nemacur (fenamiphos) has left agrichemical companies, and end users, scrambling to find alternatives. Here is what is known today about the best methods for managing these pests on turf:

Keep plants healthy: You know the drill — unless you are dealing with the sting nematode (Belonolaimus) or the equally feared stem gall nematode (Anguina), a healthy plant is the best defense against nematode attack. Optimize…