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Southern root-knot nematodes dwell beneath the soil surface and are formidable pests. Nematodes in general are responsible for billions of dollars in crop damage annually. Root-knot nematodes are by far the most prevalent and destructive of all nematodes (image courtesy: farmprogress.com).
Monday evening, we returned to SETX from our family visit in North Alabama, and as is typical for us, created a hectic week. How is it that in four days, things go sideways in the garden, lawn and around the house in general? Our lawn looked as if it hadn’t been mowed in a month, the vegetable garden and flower beds have become weed patches, but here is the kicker. Returning home from work late…