Slug Nematodes 12million (Treats 40sq.m)

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Nemaslug is a unique product, containing microscopic worms (nematodes) which seek out slugs and stop them feeding on your plants within 3 days and then kill them. Once opened, the contents must be used immediately. Unopened, the sachet may be stored in a fridge for 4 weeks or in a cool dark area for 2 days. Unlike some controls, Nemaslug continues to work well during wet weather – exactly when you need protection against slugs!

Further, you can set up snail and slug barriers and use natural attraction points to trap and collect the pests. When it comes to how to deal with slugs and snails in the garden, nematodes present a harmonious solution. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you unleash the power of these microscopic warriors against pesky slugs: Step 1: Choose the Right Nematodes

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Ants. Nematode Steinernema will ambush the ants when passing. As the bacteria poisons them, it will weaken the colony, eventually killing off the queen who has too few workers to feed her. It is best used between April to September by drenching the nests. Bio-controls ie nematodes. These are expensive to buy, so make sure you follow the instructions re soil temperature, watering etc carefully.

Embracing the use of nematodes for slugs and snails is more than just a gardening trend. It’s a step towards a future where our gardens are nurtured with respect for nature. By understanding and applying the best nematodes for slugs and snails, we align our gardening practices with the rhythms of the earth, fostering a harmonious relationship with the environment. How to Apply Nematodes in Your Garden Embracing Nature’s Solution: A Guide to Using Nematodes By following these steps, you can enjoy the benefits of biological slug control in your garden. It’s a journey towards a more natural, sustainable, and harmonious way of gardening. Common Concerns and Misconceptions Understanding Nematodes: Living Allies One of the main reasons I recommend using nematodes for slug control is their eco-friendly nature. As microscopic worms present abundantly in the soil, nematodes provide a way to control slugs without causing harm to the environment.Slugs are notably very hard to control because they can move deep into the soil and produce a tremendous number of offspring. Control methods that have tended to focus on slug pellets can be washed away easily and are highly toxic to a range of other wildlife. For decades, these pellets have contained methiocarb and metaldehyde, both of which can be harmful to the environment. Methiocarb has now been banned and the use of metaldehyde around waterways is under strict regulated use. If you want to protect your plot from slugs and snails, these trialled remedies just won't cut it. You may need to try something different. What can I do? Slugs. The grandly named Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita is another weapon in the arsenal against slugs. The nematodes can modify the slug's behaviour so that it remains below the ground surface before death. After eating the cadaver, the nematodes produce another generation, which move off through the soil in search of new slug hosts. Slug nematodes are killed off in soil after 6 weeks by a predatory fungus, so repeated applications don't work : and unfortunately, they don't live long in the soil, which is why you need to be very time accurate in applying- just when shoots are emerging or potato tubers forming for example. Nematodes are roundworms. It is estimated that they represent over 80% of the total number of multicellular animals on Earth. Lacewing larvae, Chrysoperla carnea. Larvae of this native insect are sometimes sold for mealybug control (more information under Aphid biological controls).

Ferric phosphate products are formulated as pellets and are recommended for slug control. Slugs eat the pellets once they have absorbed moisture and after ingestion the slugs stop feeding and die underground. The ferric phosphate breaks down into iron and phosphate in the soil or growing media How is Britain’s slug fauna changing? New species are arriving and others are declining; the RHS is asking for records of the Cellar Slugs as a case study. Nematodes for slugs and snails are microscopic roundworms used in organic gardening to control these pests. Specifically, the nematode species phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita targets slugs and snails by entering their bodies and releasing bacteria that decompose them from within. This method provides an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides, taking between 4 to 21 days to kill the pests. Nematodes offer a natural and effective solution for slug and snail control in gardens. Reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers in your garden, as these can be harmful to birds and the insects they rely on for food. Nematodes live in the soil so, if you can, it is better to apply to the soil. However, if because of dense foliage this is impossible, after application wash them off into the soil with some extra water.How can gardeners use ‘Integrated Pest Management’ techniques to get better control of damaging gastropods? Can existing control measures be combined to give better control? This study focussed on combining the most well evidenced control measures and its results and evidence based advice will be published later in 2020. One watering can of 10 Litres should treat an area of up to 10 m 2. Slug Killer Nematodes can also be applied with our Nema Super Sprayer. Control: Nematodes Steinernema feltiae (spring application)and S. carpocapsae (summer application). Garden Centers: Many local garden centers offer nematodes for sale, catering specifically to organic gardening needs.