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 Nematodes attacking fungus gnat larva. Photo by George Poiner. |
Description
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How it works
This type of nematodes waits in ambush, standing on its tail in an upright position near the soil surface and attaching to hosts. As a result, Steinernema carpocapsae is most effective against highly mobile surface-adapted insects. Most effective at temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees F.
General usage
Use on lawns, in flower and vegetable gardens, fields, orchards, and greenhouses.
Directions for use
Use a hand sprayer, hose end sprayer, or pressurized back-pack sprayer, depending on the size of your area.
Nematodes are neutralized by exposure to strong sunlight, so they must be applied in heavily overcast or rainy conditions. Dusk or during rainfall is an ideal time. Nematodes prefer a moist environment. If the ground is very dry, it helps to pre-water the area you want to treat.
For more information, see detailed instructions.
Application rates
Use 1 million per 2,000 square feet. We recommend repeat applications during the course of the season.
Related information
Beneficial insect info from The Green Spot
Information from Cornell University.
Excellent slide show courtesy of University of North Carolina.
Using nematodes for turfgrass pest management, courtesy of Dr.Parwinder Grewal, Ohio State University
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