I did not know about the bacteriostat. I can see why biosys adds this
chemical in because the chemical keeps other bacteria from growing. Since
you are working with a biological entity contamination can happen and can
putrefaction of the formulated nematodes. Also if you don't add something
to stop bacteria growth (and fungal), the byproducts can be toxic to the
nematodes and humans as well. So the solution is tp produce your own. But
you cannot keep nematodes very long unless they are stored in water at 4 to
10C. Brings me back to the booklet.. read that and see what you think.
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Harry Kaya
Department of Nematology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616-8668
E-Mail: hkkaya@ucdavis.edu
Tel: 916-752-1051
Fax: 916-752-5809