Natural Fruit And Vegetable Mix Nematodes Treats Up To 60Sq.M

Gardening Naturally

Mixed fruit and vegetable nematodes Steinernema Mix (Feltiae/Carpocapsae) provide natural pest control for garden crops including cabbage, carrot, onion and fruit. These nematodes target common garden pests such as cabbage root fly, carrot fly, cutworm, thrips, sciarid fly, gooseberry sawfly and caterpillar. How Mixed Fruit And Vegetable Nematodes Control Cabbage Root Fly And Carrot Fly Apply nematodes after planting to control cabbage root fly from April to September and carrot fly from April to October. Use fortnightly when pests are active to maintain control and reduce damage to crops. Using Mixed Fruit And Vegetable Nematodes To Manage Cutworm And Onion Fly Mixed nematodes are effective against cutworm throughout the year and onion fly between April and August. Regular applications keep soil pests under control, protecting roots and bulbs. Controlling Caterpillars, Gooseberry Sawfly And Thrips With Nematodes Apply nematodes when caterpillar, gooseberry sawfly and thrips are present from March to September. For best results, repeat weekly for at least five applications to keep infestations low. Applying Mixed Nematodes To Treat Codling Moth On Fruit Trees Codling moth can be treated from April to late June and again from September to October. Each pack treats up to 16 trees, with two applications spaced 5 to 7 days apart. Seasonal Use And Storage Of Mixed Fruit And Vegetable Nematodes Mixed nematodes can be applied from the start of April to the end of October depending on pest presence. Store between 4 and 10°c and use by the expiry date on the pack to maintain effectiveness. Coverage And Pack Size Of Mixed Fruit And Vegetable Nematodes Each pack covers up to 60 sq.m. This is a live product with a limited shelf life of around 3 to 4 weeks and cannot be returned once purchased. How quickly will nematodes start controlling pests? Nematodes begin affecting pests within a few days of application, depending on soil temperature and pest activity. Can mixed nematodes be applied with water? Yes, nematodes can be applied with water to ensure even coverage of the soil and plant roots. Do I need to reapply nematodes after rain? If heavy rain occurs shortly after application, a repeat application may be necessary to maintain pest control. Are mixed nematodes suitable for all soil types? They work best in moist, well-drained soil but can be applied to most garden soils where target pests are present. How long can I store nematodes before use? Keep nematodes between 4 and 10°c and use by the expiry date, usually within 3 to 4 weeks of delivery. Can nematodes be used alongside other pest treatments? Avoid using chemical pesticides at the same time, as they can reduce the effectiveness of the nematodes.