Beneficial nematodes are tiny worms that naturally kill grubs without harming people, pets, or pollinators. Apply nematodes in spring or fall when the soil is moist and shaded for best results. Using ...

According to new data from the Crop Protection Network, soilborne threats like Soybean Cyst Nematode, Sudden Death Syndrome, ...

The soybean cyst nematode, called "the most important soybean pathogen in the United States," is now thought to pose a threat to dry edible beans in the Red River Valley. Research conducted at North ...

University of Oklahoma assistant professor of biology Gavin Woodruff, Ph.D., has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award, known as a CAREER award, from the National Science Foundation to ...

A home gardener has revealed a straightforward and effective method to keep houseplants healthy and pest-free. As spring brings favorable conditions for plant growth, it also unfortunately attracts ...

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Plant parasitic nematodes are microscopic soil-dwelling creatures that damage crops by feeding on their roots. Scientists have now developed a greener and more efficient means of eradicating them, ...

New research shows that parasitic nematodes, responsible for infecting more than a billion people globally, carry viruses that may solve the puzzle of why some cause serious diseases. The findings are ...

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - We are no strangers are to challenges in East Texas agriculture. Floods to drought and insects to diseases – all effect gardens, landscapes and forage production alike. One ...

"The nematodes cannot tell us what kind of toxic compounds there are in the air, but they can provide an unbiased opinion on health risks associated with indoor air and on the need for more thorough ...