Nematicide

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A nematicide is a type of

Dow Chemical
company was subsequently found liable for more than $600 million in damages.

Several natural nematicides are known. An environmentally benign

carnivorous fungi, can be useful in controlling nematodes, Paecilomyces
being one example.

Besides chemicals, soil steaming can be used in order to kill nematodes. Superheated steam is induced into the soil, which causes almost all organic material to deteriorate.

See also

  • Vermicide

References

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  4. ^ Anwar, A.; Groom, M.; Sadler-Bridge, D. (2009). "Garlic: from nature's ancient food to nematicide" (PDF). Pesticide News. 84 (June): 18–20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-03.