Nematodes on my tomatoes and curcurbits

by Lorraine Hoag
(Live Oak, Ca.)

Is there anything I can do to cleanse the soil in my raised bed of those awful nematodes?
We have added lots of compost and manure for next spring planting.
Is there anything else?
Do beneficial nematodes help?
thank you for your good work.
L


Doug says that nematodes are microscopic worms/eels so the odds on you actually seeing them on your tomatoes are not good (unless you have far better eyesight than I do) :-)

I don't think this is what your problem is - you may have some kind of caterpillar or worm. See this page to identify your insect pests - read the comment section under each one for control and further information on the pest.