Target Pests
Katyayani Nema Cure effectively targets a variety of nematodes, including:

• Root-knot nematodes
  
  

• Cyst nematodes
  
  

• Reniform nematodes
  
  

• Citrus nematodes
  
  

• Stunt nematodes
  It also shows efficacy against white grubs and other soil-borne pathogens.
  
  

Target Crops
Suitable for use in a wide range of crops, such as:
Maize, sorghum, soybean, chickpea, brinjal, potato, capsicum, tomato, cucumber, ornamental flowers, grapes, and other fruit and vegetable crops.

Mode of Action
Paecilomyces lilacinus works through a biological infection process:

1. Spore Germination & Hyphal Growth: Spores germinate upon contact with nematode eggs or bodies, forming hyphae that grow toward the target.
   
   

2. Appressoria Formation: Specialized structures form at the hyphal tips to attach securely to the nematode.
   
   

3. Enzyme Secretion: The fungus secretes enzymes that degrade the nematode’s protective layers, allowing entry.
   
   

4. Colonization & Nutrient Absorption: Hyphae penetrate and feed on the nematode, weakening and killing it.
   
   

5. Reproduction: The fungus multiplies inside the nematode, producing spores that spread to infect others.
   
   

Dosage & Application

• For Domestic Use: 5–10 grams per liter of water
  
  

• Soil Application: 1–2 kg per acre
  
  

• Application Method: Apply around the base of plants or incorporate into the soil before planting. It can also be used as a soil drench for better coverage.
  
  

Benefits

• Best results when used as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy
  
  

• Preventative application is most effective before nematode populations become damaging
  
  

• Results may take a few weeks as the fungus naturally colonizes the soil
  
  

• Safe, organic, and non-toxic—suitable for use around people, pets, and wildlife