Lesion Nematode of Strawberry

Symptoms

Dark lesions on roots, reduced root mass, stunted plants, and increased susceptibility to root-rotting fungi.

Favorable conditions

• •Sandy, well-drained soils where the nematode moves easily
• •Continuous strawberry or susceptible-crop rotation

Management

1. 1Use nematicides where populations are damaging
2. 2Rotate with non-host crops
3. 3Use clean planting stock