Control pests with beneficial nematodes
While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore.
These beneficial nematodes are resuspended in water and dispersed over the crop by using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture. But… you are not spraying a conventional pesticide, you are spraying a solution full of life!
Effective control with beneficial nematodes
Effective control of onion and bean seed fly
Bean seed fly (Delia platura), and onion fly (Delia antiqua) are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops such as onions, beans, and corn. Trials and field experience confirm effective control using beneficial nematodes. More and more growers start to rely on our beneficial nematode solutions safeguarding their harvest and increasing their yields.
Wireworms control in potatoes with beneficial nematodes
Wireworms (Agriotes spp) are a major problem for many potato growers. Most of the effective conventional soil insecticides for wireworms have been banned since many years. The still available conventional pesticides work poorly in the soil.
Beneficial nematodes occur naturally in soils and have the benefit of being able to move in the soil profile to actively hunt for pests. Trials and field experience confirm positive results in controlling wireworms by using beneficial nematodes as a substitution of conventional pesticides or as a complement.
Using beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards
The incorporation of beneficial nematodes into fruit orchards has yielded great results, transforming the way growers manage pest infestations and enhancing the overall health of the orchard ecosystem. Trials conducted across various regions have showcased the efficacy of these microscopic worms in controlling a wide spectrum of harmful pests, such as codling moth, oriental fruit moth, summer fruit tortrix, and peach twig borer. Growers report impressive outcomes, with reduced pesticide dependency, minimized crop damage, and increased yields.
5 reasons to use beneficial nematodes
- Fast-acting biological solution
- Resistance proof - pests cannot build resistance
- Can be applied with regular spray equipment
- Compatible with most pesticides
- Leaves no residue
Which pests do nematodes control?
Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. Caterpillars from the oriental fruit moth or codling moth, wireworms, root flies or thrips, they are a festive meal for our nematodes.
For an overview of the pests that can be controlled with beneficial nematodes in your particular crop, download the target overview: