Nematicides are chemicals used to control plant-parasitic nematodes, which are becoming a major agricultural pest causing significant financial losses. They can be classified into natural and artificial types, with artificial variants including highly toxic fumigants, carbamates, and organophosphates; new products like Nimitz and MCW-2 are emerging as effective solutions. Application methods vary and may include fumigation, irrigation, granules, and seed treatment to optimize soil treatment and minimize environmental impact.