Re: Foliar nematodes

Hi Joanie,

I was just at Wade & Gatton which is a large nursery near here and is 
well known in the hosta world. I was talking with one of the employees 
and she isn't as concerned with nematodes as she is with HVX. She 
suggested Dysiston(sp??) for the nematodes. It apparently works very 
well. She also said housekeeping is a big part of it. Remove any 
infected leaves as soon as damage is found; in the fall dispose of the 
wilted foliage along with tree leaves in that area(s), etc. Also, 
sanitizing tools before moving onto another plant. Ridding our plants of 
nematodes isn't an overnight process, but it sounds like it is possible 
to greatly reduce the numbers. She also mentioned some are using ZeroTol.

Karen
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Jeaa0088@aol.com wrote:

>In a message dated 6/11/2006 5:27:09 PM Central Standard Time,  
>karenpb@earthlink.net writes:
>
>If you  have nematodes they can easily spread 3-4' 
>in all directions in the course  of one year (more water, more spread). I 
>have seen 10' in 2  years.
>
>
>Karen:
> 
>Thanks for the additional excellent info. 
> 
>The above partial quote from one of your other member lists really got my  
>attention. As this person did, I too would consider using a sytemic if my beds  
>were being decimated by nematodes. 
> 
>It sounds like nematodes are going to take over the world.  I'm so  glad I 
>rejoined this group...so much good news.  (lotsa winks here)

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