Our experienced Fera nematologists can determine the number of cyst nematode eggs per gram of soil within your samples. From this detailed analysis prevention strategies can be introduced to ensure crop yield and quality is protected against these cyst nematodes.

This test can only be carried out if viable adult female cyst nematodes have been recovered from your samples beforehand from one of our other PCN tests.

Fera plant health experts can perform an analysis on all types of cysts including Potato cyst nematode (PCN) and Beet cyst nematode (BCN).

Cyst nematodes have the potential to cause substantial yield loss across your crop, in part because of a restricted number of chemical control strategies available.

Submitting your Sample

When submitting your sample please follow the guidelines outlined within our sample shipping information.

The relevant signed sample submission form must be included (in a separate bag if sample is damp); failure to send a sample submission form may result in a delay of your sample being tested and make diagnosis more difficult. To help us process your samples in the most efficient way please fill in as much information as possible on the relevant form below. Please ensure you provide your email address, 'Your Ref', 'Purchase order no' and 'Name and Address for Invoice' in the sections where applicable.

Download the sample submission form here