Slug Nematodes, 40m²
Found naturally within the soil, slug nematodes, (Phasmarhabditis californica), are the most effective natural pest control to rid your garden of slugs. Microscopic, transparent worms, they feed and multiply inside the slug, killing it in a matter of days. By watering in these extra nematodes to the soil, your slug population can be controlled and maintained with regular applications.
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Found naturally within the soil, slug nematodes, (Phasmarhabditis californica), are the most effective natural pest control to rid your garden of slugs. Microscopic, transparent worms, they feed and multiply inside the slug, killing it in a matter of days. By watering in these extra nematodes to the soil, your slug population can be controlled and maintained with regular applications.
Unlike chemical pesticides, beneficial nematodes are naturally occurring organisms that work in harmony with your garden's ecosystem. They seek out insect larvae, entering through natural body openings and releasing symbiotic bacteria that kill the host from within. This targeted approach breaks the pest's life cycle without leaving harmful residues or disrupting beneficial organisms.
- Child, Pet and Wildlife Safe - These nematodes do not affect pollinators, birds, or mammals and are safe to use where pets and children play. They can also be used around edible crops with no waiting period required after application
- Once you apply the slug nematodes, the slugs stop feeding after a few days and die within a week. For total control apply every 6 weeks. Start your slug control early and apply at least a week before planting to ensure your garden is safe from slugs.
- Apply to moist soil when the soil temperature is above 5ºC (41ºF) and ensure the soil does not dry out for at least two weeks after applying nematodes. Nematodes can survive the odd frost so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied the nematodes.
- Best applied: Feb/March - October.
- Compatible with organic gardening
- Please note as these are live products they will be delivered directly from the supplier to you within three working days.
- Each pack is suitable for treating up to 40m² - use whole pack at once. As this is a live product, it must be used before the expiry date.
- Store in the fridge as soon as possible after delivery