Nemlab

Know what ails your crops...

to measure is to improve

Welcome to

nemlab

At Nemlab, we help you understand what’s happening beneath your soil. Our diagnostic laboratory identifies the nematodes and diseases living in your soil and roots—and more importantly—whether they pose a risk to your current or future plantings.

We analyse soil and root samples from a wide range of agricultural crops. To ensure accurate, tailored results, please download and complete our FORMS when submitting samples. The more information you provide, the more precise our recommendations will be.

Nematodes are microscopic roundworms found naturally in soil. Some are harmless or even beneficial, while others can feed on or inside plant roots and cause serious yield losses.

Nemlab specialises in identifying:

  • Plant-parasitic nematodes – harmful nematodes that damage crops
  • Free-living nematodes – beneficial nematodes used as indicators of soil health (Nematode community profile)
  • Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) – beneficial nematodes used for biological pest control

Understanding which groups are present in the soil gives you the power to protect your crops and manage your soil more effectively.

Why
Nematode Testing
Matters

Support,
Advice &
On-Farm Visits

Our team is here to help you solve nematode and disease -related challenges. Nemlab’s nematologists provide practical advice, training, and—when needed—onsite evaluations to assess nematode infestations
directly.

If you need assistance or have questions, please
CONTACT US.

Nemlab also partners with companies needing trials for the registration of new chemical or biological nematicides.

 

Trials can be run in the glasshouse or in the field with experienced contractors.

Research Trials & Product Registration

Trusted,
Accredited
Expertise

Nemlab is a recognised and accredited laboratory:

  • Registered under the Plant Improvement Act (Act 53 of 1976) for test laboratories.
  • Authorised to conduct special tests for:
    • Golden cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) under the Agricultural Pests Act (Act 36 of 1947)
    • Dagger nematode (Xiphinema index) as required by the Vine Improvement Scheme

Visit our Soil Health Support Centre

The continued support of our staff and our associates will help you achieve insight on the position of your soil and the continued advancement of your soil’s ability to sustain production.