COMMON NAME
DAMAGE
RATING
SOIL TYPE THRESHOLD*
(per 100 cc soil)
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Needle High Sandy 5-25
Most damaging. Prefers cool,
wet conditions. Can kill corn
plants. Causes stubby roots.
Found near rivers and streams
and in continuous corn....
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COMMON NAME
DAMAGE
RATING
SOIL TYPE THRESHOLD*
(per 100 cc soil)
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Needle High Sandy 5-25
Most damaging. Prefers cool,
wet conditions. Can kill corn
plants. Causes stubby roots.
Found near rivers and streams
and in continuous corn.
Root-Lesion Moderate All types
50-100
Pre-plant soil
Most significant impact in
Midwest corn. Smaller root
systems that are dark and
discolored. Moderate stunting.
Lance Moderate
Sandy and
others
40-150
Reduces root system. Darkened
and discolored roots. Moderate
stunting and chlorosis.
*Guidelines only—consult your state’s Extension nematologist for more information speci c to your geography.
KNOW YOUR CORN NEMATODES
INFORMATION COMPILED FROM RECENT UNIVERSITY EXTENSION ARTICLES.
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