Sting nematodes result in reduced root and plant growth, and the root tip often swells, causing the root to appear to be cut off.
Sting nematodes prefer sandy soils and are commonly found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. They cause the most damage to young plants with developing root systems, remaining in the soil and feeding on root tips. Sting nematodes generally need at least 80 percent sand content in soils to survive. Heavy infestations of sting nematodes can cause total crop destruction.
