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Bayer’s New Way To Fight Againts Nematodes Nortica is a biological product that protects turfgrass roots from Parasitic Nematodes.
Nortica contains bacteria, Bacillus firmus (strain I-1582) that: • Creates a living barrier of protection around roots • Reduces stress and enhances plant health • Induces a growth-promoting hormone that strengthens the root Once Nortica is applied, the Bacillus firmus spores germinate to form reproductive, vegetative cells that colonize at the root surface. Nortica consumes the plant exudates Nematodes use for food. With limited food supplies, Nematodes become lethargic and start dying from lack of food. Nortica helps reduce emerging Nematode larva, thus decreasing surviving adult.