High reproduction and silent damages: nematodes challenge productivity

Invisible pests can cause up to ten generations per year in the soil, requiring a new integrated management model “Many times producers only notice the problem when they see revoleiras, signs that indicate the population is already very high and severely compromising productivity,” explains Biazola. Rapid multiplication demands systemic strategies One of the main difficulties in controlling nematodes is their high reproductive capacity. Some species can generate five to ten generations in a single production cycle. This requires that management is not limited to immediate control but involves long-term planning. “It is essential to think about the entire production system. We need to consider the current crop, the succession of plantings, and soil management to break the reproduction cycle of nematodes,” argues the specialist. Conventional treatments are limited Both chemical and traditional biological pesticides mainly act on protecting the plant during planting. According to ...