The nematodes are there, but are they causing the damage?
June 20, 2005
PACE Insights on Nematodes and Turfgrass Health
Plant parasitic nematodes are some of the most devastating and difficult to control pests that turf managers deal with. Contributing to the problem is the lack of agreement among researchers about what exactly constitutes a damaging nematode infestation.
Take ring nematode, for example. Clemson University identifies 500/100 cc of soil as the threshold, while the University of Massachusets says it 3,000, and VPI weighs in at 300 – 1500/100 cc. There is similar…