Nematode All Purpose Fruit and Veg Protection 60sq.m contains a mix of Steinernema feltiae and Steinernema carpocapsae—microscopic parasitic worms that seek out a wide range of pests, then feed and multiply inside them to stop them damaging your plants. Nematodes are naturally found in soil—by using this product you are simply topping up the natural population.

This versatile treatment controls numerous pests including carrot root fly, cabbage root fly, cutworm, onion fly, caterpillars, gooseberry sawfly, thrips (May to October when temperature is above 12°C—for best results apply weekly for at least 5 applications), codling moth and oriental fruit moth (September to October, treats up to 16 trees—make 2 applications a fortnight apart), and ants (April to July when soil temperature is above 12°C).

Using this all-purpose treatment reduces the difficulty of identifying and controlling specific pest problems. Nematode products are renowned biological controls, providing many benefits over traditional gardening chemicals and are a key ally for organic gardeners. Suitable for use on fruit and vegetables—produce can be eaten straight after application.

Pest Treatment List: Root Aphids, Cabbage Maggot, Codling Moth, Daddy Long Legs/Crane Flies, Humpbacked (Phorid) Flies/Scuttle Flies, Onion Maggot, Pill Bug/Pill Woodlouse, Raspberry Crown Borer/Blackberry Clearwing Borer, Root Maggots/Cabbage Root Fly, Shore Flies, Thrips, Tobacco Cutworm, Fungus Gnats, Sweet Potato Weevil, Ants, Beet Armyworm, Fruit Flies, Wireworm, Cucumber Beetle, Leafminers.

Key Features:

One packet treats 60sq.m
Safe and harmless to children, pets, birds, and wildlife

Application Guidelines:

Minimum soil temperature: 12°C (54°F)
Recommended outdoor application: April to October (applying outside this timeframe may still help control pests)
Soil or compost must be moist before application and kept moist for at least 2 weeks afterwards; avoid waterlogging
Apply during evenings or dull conditions to avoid full sunlight
Apply early morning or late evening to minimise heat and sunlight effects
Apply using a watering can with coarse rose or nematode applicator

Storage and Handling:

Store in refrigerator and use within the best before date stated; do not freeze
This is a live product with an expiry date of approximately 2 weeks (printed on packet); non-returnable
Use entire packet at one time; do not store made-up solution longer than 4 hours—apply entire spray solution once mixed
Do not use chemical insecticides during nematode application
Nematodes can survive the odd frost

Full instructions provided—please click here. This product can be applied with the Nematode Spray Applicator—Click here for more details.

Please note: This product will be dispatched next working day, from Monday to Friday by 1st Class Post. Please make sure you order when you need it.

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