• does not create resistance, resurgence and residues problem. • does not affect the natural enemies and so, offers a long lasting pest control. • forms a good molecule for use in ipm programme and thereby helps to reduce the pesticide load. Benefits • bio-nematon controls effectively the economically important nematodes like root knot nematodes, burrowing nematodes, cyst nematodes, lesion nematodes etc., among wide range of crops. • helps to increase the productivity by containing the nematode pests.