The Results There is nothing left of the lawn colony and grass and other lawn plants are filling back in. In my garden, problematic plants can be pruned away from touching other plants or garden features, and access to their trunks can be blocked with a bit of grease. Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora an evolved insect-killing nematodes that kills its hosts within a few days of infection.

There are thousands of species, some of which are harmful to plants, but many others are parasites of insects. Living in underground nests consisting of lots of tunnels, until disturbed they are often unnoticed. Other nematode species and strains are available that control white grubs, chinch bugs, fleas and other pests.carpocapsae is especially effective when applied against highly mobile surface-adapted insects (though some below-ground insects are also controlled by this nematode). Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied the nematodes. Start spraying ant hills first and keep spraying complete spraying outwards to provide total nematode coverage. We recommend that you only make arrangements for tradespeople to carry out work on your behalf after your turf or other products have been delivered.

The nematodes come complete with instructions and can be applied using a watering can, sprayer or nematode applicator. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.Steinernema Carpocapsae nematodes (SC) is most effective against flea larvae, termites, ants, and caterpillars in lawns, garden soil, and under trees where larvae pupate. However, they’re not tolerant of prolonged periods below freezing and will likely be killed in the cold winters where I live.

This parasite releases its bacterial symbiont along with a variety of proteins into the host after infection, and together the bacteria and nematode overcome host immunity and kill the host quickly. Nematodes are very easily applied by dissolving the pack in water and distributing the nematodes evenly across your area by either using a watering can or a miracle grow applicator. Most of our products for sale in the UK will be delivered by being transported by a pallet courier that primarily uses 18-tonne rigid trucks that are built for reaching the majority of UK addresses. But I had recently taped a TV show about using nematodes to control insect pests and ended up bringing home a sample of AntOut Nematodes.In certain cases, especially where a large number of ant nests are located, there may be the need to complete additional treatments to clear the lawn of ants. Nematodes can be applied between late spring and early autumn, or when the ground temperature is above 10°C. We’re used to them, and we normally think about removing them from the house and keeping them outside where they belong.

The adult ants do not tolerate the nematodes in or near their nests and will move their nests away from these areas. Though there are a few homemade treatments you can try, such as pouring boiling water or a combination of dishwasher liquid and olive water onto hills or areas of the lawn – these are temperamental at best and can be outright damaging at worst. Known for his great generosity, his thoroughness and his sense of humor, he reached several generations of amateur and professional gardeners over his 40-year career.

After you've read this, you'll probably want to take action right away to rid your home and your lawn of those unwanted insects. Steinernema carpocapsae is an evolved insect-killing symbiosis with bacteria and kills its hosts within a few days of infection. These beneficial nematodes can be applied to ant nests around paving, walls, plant pots or turf and open soil. The ants do not tolerate the ant nematodes near their nests and move their nests away from these areas. These naturally-occurring microscopic worms kill young ant larvae and prevent adult ants from building new nests in treated areas.