Photo of the week: root knot nematode on bentgrass

Although turf can usually tolerate high numbers of root knot nematodes, these tiny pests can cause serious problems when turf is weakened by other factors such as disease, shade, excessive heat or other sources of stress. For more information, see these videos on root knot nematode on bentgrass, and on Identifying root knot nematode damage. Also, read these PACE Turf References on nematode biology and nematode management…