: any of a phylum (Nematoda or Nemata) of elongated cylindrical worms parasitic in animals or plants or free-living in soil or water. — called also roundworm. How many nematodes are there? Wikimedia CommonsMore than 400 quintillion nematodes inhabit the Earth. Although nematodes are roundworms, they aren’t true worms likeRead More →

In general, you can apply nematodes in early spring once the soil is no longer frozen. We recommend applying at dusk, to protect the nematodes from UV light and drying out. Water the area to be treated well both before and after nematode application. How long does it take forRead More →

Complete digestive tract: Comparable to that of annelids, but nematodes show little or no specialization of different regions of the gut. No circulatory system: Nematodes don’t have hearts, blood vessels, or blood. The fluid in the pseudocoel passively circulates nutrients and other substances throughout the body. Do roundworms have anRead More →