— Seeing yellow or bare patches and suspect grubs? The timing of a nematode treatment depends on soil temperature, moisture, the grub’s stage, the nematode species, and the product being used. In cooler climates, the treatment window can narrow as autumn progresses. In warmer climates, the timing may be quite different. Before treating: Check your soil temperature Keep the soil moist Confirm that you’re dealing with grubs Follow the temperature and application requirements o

— When people first learn that biological pest control can involve releasing millions of microscopic roundworms into soil, the reaction is often understandable: are nematodes safe for humans, animals, and plants? In short, entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs)—commonly known as beneficial nematodes—used in biological pest control are considered safe for humans, pets, livestock, and plants. These organisms are highly specialized insect pathogens that target soil-dwelling insect pe

— Playing football or soccer on a well-maintained sports field, enjoying a picnic in the park, or walking across lush green lawns represents the ideal spring or summer experience for many people. Yet few are aware of the complexity involved in protecting these green spaces from belowground insect pests. Sports field managers, municipalities, and landscape maintenance professionals regularly face damage caused by soil-dwelling insects. From early summer onward, chafer beetle l