Pest Management & Crop Protection
Nematode Identification Guide
This nematode identification guide outlines how to recognize signs of nematode trouble in crops and when to collect soil or root samples for a lab to confirm the species.
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The steps on this page
- Note crop symptoms above ground
- Dig plants and inspect the roots
- Look for galls, cysts or stunted roots
- Record the field pattern of weak areas
- Collect soil and root samples
- Label and ship samples to a lab
- Record lab species results
- Plan rotation or resistant options
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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