Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes
July 19, 2024
Wireworms ( Agriotes spp), the larval stage of click beetles belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the [...] insecticides targeted at wireworms have been banned, and those still available work poorly in the soil. These slender, cylindrical larvae feed on underground plant [...] the quality and marketability of the crop. Wireworm infestations can lead to reduced yields, increased susceptibility to other pests and diseases, and