Field Guide 
Biocontrols Nematodes
Nematodes
Nematodes are microscopic, soil-living organisms that are influential in pest management. These tiny roundworms, specifically the entomopathogenic species such as Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, prey on and kill a many agricultural pests like grubs, weevils, and root-dwelling insects.
Nematodes operate with precision they find their hosts and penetrate them. Once inside, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host by causing septicemia-poisoning their blood. As they reproduce, new generations continue the cycle, making it a long-term pest control with no harm to beneficial insects or plants.
A main benefit of nematodes is that they can work beneath the soil surface, targeting pests that typically avoid other control methods. They merge well into conventional farming practices, giving an eco friendly alternative to chemicals. They also adapt to different climates makes them a powerful control for pests. Nematodes should be applied in moist conditions because they rely on water in the soil to move and find their hosts.