Potato Cyst nematode
Common Name
--Scientific Name
G. rostochiensis
Issue
Nematode
Causes
Potato cyst nematode is spread by wind, run off water, farm equipment, animals,clothing/foot ware
Prevention
Plant certified potato seeds. Avoid planting potatoes for up to 7 years in infested fields. Practice crop rotation.
Control
Planting a crop of potato to stimulate the eggs to hatch and then removing the plant before the nematodes can complete their life cycle