Crow, W.T. and Han, H. 2005. Sting nematode. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI: 10.1094/PHI-I-2005-1208-01

DISEASE:  Sting nematode

PATHOGEN:  Belonolaimus longicaudatus, Belonolaimus spp.

HOSTS:  There are many hosts including common agronomic crops, vegetables, grasses, grains, and trees.

Authors
William T. Crow, Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Hyerim Han, Applied Entomology Division, National Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology, Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Korea.

Sting nematodes are important ectoparasites of roots of many plant species. Sting nematodes cause significant yield losses in many crops and can lead to complete crop destruction. This nematode-inflicted disease is particularly problematic on golf courses because sting nematodes are prominent in the sandy soils typically used to construct putting greens.

Damage caused by sting nematodes
(Belonolaimus longicaudatus)
on strawberry roots.
(Used by permission of J. Hamill)