The environmental and health impacts of fumigants and other nematicides are widely acknowledged and can be evaluated through an Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ). Effective decision making about pesticide selection and use of other control measures, such as resistance, or crop rotation depends on the nematode species and level of infestation in a field. This discussion will cover the importance of appropriate sampling and diagnostics, understanding damage thresholds, economic impact, and use of decision support, all with the goal of reducing the EIQ score when confronted by a nematode infestation.
Moderator: Louise-Marie Dandurand, Professor, University of Idaho
Panelists: Cynthia Gleason, PhD, Associate Professor, Washington State University
Philip Watson, PhD, Professor of Applied Economics, University of Idaho
Inga Zasada, PhD, Research Plant Pathologist, USDA ARS