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Nematodes are like thin threads. The body is long cylindrical and the whole body is without segments. It is like a parasite to the crop, which lives in the soil or plant tissue and attacks the roots. Farmers are not able to identify it easily.
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Knots are found in the roots of infected plants, which is their main identity. Due to their infestation, the leaves of diseased plants turn yellow. The plant withers, is dwarf. Roots are not straight, they make a bunch among themselves. Flowers and fruits are delayed in plants, they also drop. The size of the fruit becomes smaller and its quality decreases.
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Biological treatment is the best solution to control this pest.
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Soil treatment is the best way to control this pest.
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Treat soil as chemical treatment with Carbofuran 3% GR @ 10 kg/acre or Cartop hydrochloride 4% G @ 7.5 kg/acre.
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Before sowing the crop, broadcast 50-100 kg FYM in the empty field with Paecilomyces linnaeus (Nematofree) @ 1 kg/acre.
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Whenever this product is used, it should be ensured that there is sufficient moisture in the field.
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