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Nematode Profile
Needle nematode
Longidorus spp.
All Turfgrasses Moderate Nematode
A large ectoparasite that feeds at root tips, causing stunted, swollen roots and patchy decline.
Identification
Lab diagnosis. Stunted roots with swollen tips; aboveground chlorosis and thinning, often in sandy soils.
Symptoms & Damage
Swollen, stunted root tips
Chlorosis and thinning
Patchy decline
Favorable Conditions
Sandy, moist soils.
Cultural Management
Promote rooting; confirm with assay
Further Reading
University extension resources — open in a new tab.
Related Reports
No published reports yet for this pest.
Reports will appear here as they are peer-reviewed and published.