Beneficial Nematodes Triple Blend – Control Fleas, Grubs, Fungus Gnats, Thrips & More

Scientific Name: Heterorhabditis bacteriophora + Steinernema carpocapsae + Steinernema feltiae

Target Pests: Fleas, Fungus Gnats, Thrips, Codling Moths, Webworms, Ticks, Fruit Flies, Cucumber Beetles, Ants, Grubs & more.

Beneficial Nematodes are tiny worms found in soil that target young stages of pest insects, like larvae, grubs, nymphs, and pupae. These helpful creatures rely on moisture to move around and locate their prey. If it's too dry, they can't move well, and if it's too wet, they might drown or get washed away.

Their life cycle starts when female nematodes lay eggs, which hatch into non-feeding juveniles. These juveniles molt several times until they become hungry infective juveniles. They actively search for hosts, enter them, and release bacteria that kill the pests. Within a few days, the infected insect dies, and the juveniles feed on it. This cycle repeats until conditions change.

When the food source is gone, mature nematodes mate, and females lay eggs, starting the cycle anew. It continues as long as conditions stay favorable..

Once activated, introduce within 1 hour. Store activated nematodes for no longer than 6 hours.

WATERING CAN & PUMP SPRAYERS:

PREPARE:

• Moisten the soil to improve habitat. Keep soil moist for two weeks after application.
• Avoid run-off.

ACTIVATE:

• Mix nematodes with 1-5 gallons of water (59-69°F) to cover the desired area.
• Dilute to create volume needed for coverage of area.

APPLY SOLUTION:

• Introduce nematodes onto desired area. Don't be concerned if every inch isn't covered as these organisms will move throughout the soil.
• Use within 6 hours of activation.

WATER:

• Water treated area immediately after application. Keep soil moist for two weeks. Avoid run-off.
• Keep soil temperature between 44-86°F.
  
  

HOSE-END SPRAYERS:

• Remove filter if applicable. Walk slowly and evenly across the target area, making sure to cover the entire surface.

NATURESGOODGUYS HOSE-END SPRAYER:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the appropriate amount of nematodes and water to reservoir.
2. Attach the hose-end sprayer to the water source and turn on the water.
3. Twist knob at the top of the hose-end sprayer to ON.
4. Apply nematode mix to desired area.

RELEASE:
50 million nematodes

1. Divide nematodes into thirds.
2. Fill water reservoir to 15 gallon mark.
3. Mix 1/3 of nematodes in water reservoir and spray until empty to release.
4. Repeat three times or until entirety of nematode packaging is used.

25 million nematodes

1. Divide nematodes into half.
2. Fill water reservoir to 15 gallon mark.
3. Mix 1/2 of nematodes in water reservoir and spray until empty to release.
4. Repeat twice or until entirety of nematode packaging is used.

10 million nematodes

1. Dump all nematodes into reservoir.
2. Fill water to 10 gallon mark.
3. Apply nematode mix to desired area.

5 million nematodes

1. Dump all nematodes into reservoir.
2. Fill water to 5 gallon mark.
3. Apply nematode mix to desired area.

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• Release indoors at any time, or outdoors in the morning, evening, or on a cloudy day. Nematodes are vulnerable to ultraviolet light.

• Water soil before application. Soil surface should be kept moist for two weeks after application. Soil temperature of 44°-86°F is optimal. If soil temperature is higher than 86°F, irrigate with at least 0.1 inch of water before and after application.
  
  
• Proper identification of the pest species is important. Monitoring the crop closely and introducing beneficial insects early will help in control pest populations.
  
  
• Pesticides, even wetting agents, and spreader-stickers may adversely affect beneficial insects' survival. Broad spectrum and systemic insecticides are toxic.

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