{"product_id":"gardening-naturally-sciarid-fly-nematodes","title":"Gardening Naturally Sciarid Fly Nematodes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardening Naturally Sciarid Fly (Fungus Gnat) nematodes are a natural organic pest control for reducing sciarid fly populations. The nematodes (\u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e) are microscopic transparent worms that live in the soil and feed and multiply inside the sciarid fly larvae they come into contact with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike synthetic pest control options, these highly specific natural predators will hunt day and night to protect your vegetables from unwanted intruders while leaving other beneficial insects alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being applied to moist soil, the nematodes will seek out any pest larvae below the ground. As the larvae move around and towards your plants, they will pick up nematodes, which will enter through openings in the larvae. Once inside, the nematodes will feed and reproduce inside the larvae. This usually takes place beneath the surface, so no trace is left in your vegetable beds. The nematodes will continue to feed and breed, expanding their population, range and effectiveness until food becomes scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I use them?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardening Naturally sciarid fly nematodes are supplied as a dry powder, which can be mixed with water in a watering can and then applied to the area you want to protect. We advise applying them in March or May and then again between August and September when the larvae are present. Once applied, try to make sure that the soil doesn't completely dry out to ensure that the nematode population remains healthy and strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it safe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNematodes are completely natural and prevalent in most gardens throughout the UK. Gardening Naturally predatory nematodes are simply a more precise and effective version, which will only target the local sciarid fly population. They are designed for use where pets and other wildlife are present,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen is the best time to use nematodes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best time to use these nematodes would be when the soil temperature is reliably above 5°C. They are most useful between March and May and again between August and October when the larvae are present. They should only be applied when the soil temperature is above 5°C. Of course, if you wanted to use them in a covered environment where the temperature will not drop below 5°C, you could use them year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication Advice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve the entire contents of the pack in a bucket containing 1.2L of water to create a solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStir vigorously and then take 600ml of the solution and add it to a 5.4L watering can fitted with a coarse rose and fill with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply this to a 6m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat steps 2 and 3 until the whole area has been treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn total, you should go through 2 watering cans (11L of water) and treat a 12m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardening Naturally","offers":[{"title":"12sqm","offer_id":58473942221103,"sku":"bji1789523502075","price":12.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/gardening-naturally-sciarid-fly-nematodes_1.webp?v=1789523506","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/gardening-naturally-sciarid-fly-nematodes","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}