Will Milky Spores Harm Nematodes?

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The bacterium Bacillus popillae produces milky spores, which are used to control the population of Japanese beetle grubs in the soil. Milky spores do not affect other grubs, nematodes or other organisms.

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Will Milky Spores Harm Nematodes?

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