Nematodes Pulling Down Yields? Try ILEVO!

Many things come to mind when yields are not quite what we expect, but one question that often goes unanswered is the level of nematode pressure found throughout the field.

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While nematodes themselves are not seen on the surface, significant reductions in yield can occur as a result of this pest and symptoms can be seen in the field as pictured above. Some common problem species in cotton include Southern Root Knot Nematode and Reniform Nematode. Soybeans are typically affected most by Soybean Cyst Nematode, depending on the geography. Action thresholds are based on sampling time and species, but often these thresholds do not account for the combined effect of all nematode species present in a given field. To get an accurate representation of what is happening in the field, samples must be collected and sent to a lab for analysis. One of the best times to sample is in the fall after the crop is removed from the field.

If nematode pressure is found to be high and action is required, there are a few options that can help reduce the impact to the next crop. Crop rotation, host-plant resistance, and nematicides are all options in this situation. ILEVO® seed treatment from BASF provides an excellent solution for both nematodes and Sudden Death Syndrome in soybean. Copeo® provides the same active ingredient, fluopyram, for use in cotton and comes standard on every bag of Stoneville® seed. Both of these products provide broad-spectrum control of nematodes, and when used with other management practices, can reduce high levels of nematode pressure and yield losses from this pest.

If you have any questions about ILEVO or Copeo seed treatments, please reach out to your local BASF representative. Read and follow all label directions.