Sting
Nematode - Belonolaimus species.
Seedlings can be killed, reducing stands. Larger plants are not killed, but appear stunted, chlorotic, and gray-green as if moisture deficient. Small, dark, sunken lesions are present on roots to the tip. Terminal root growth stops and roots appear stubby or have abnormal root proliferation. Damage is usually found in sandy soils. Sting nematodes feed on many host plants, especially grasses, and can also attack corn.
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