Nemaslug Slug Killer Standard Pack treats 40 sq m

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Nemaslug is more effective in freely draining soils than heavy clays, as these allow nematodes to easily move about and find their hosts. Harmless to earthworms The calcium contained in Grazers is absorbed through plant leaves and stems into plant cells. It doesn’t kill slugs and snails but makes plant tissues distasteful so they will seek other food sources. It takes a little while for the calcium to be absorbed and moved through the plant, so if you are transplanting vulnerable young plants from the greenhouse to their outdoor positions, it’s a good idea to treat them with Grazers for a few days prior to doing so. Price wise, Grazers is a relatively economic option, but it obviously requires more labour than putting down wool pellets. However, it’s better suited to large areas of crops or ornamentals. A note on gastropod grazing habits

Adhering strictly to the application timings will ensure that any remaining colour in the bowl will be due to the inert carrier only and that you have performed an even application. Question: Why would I apply slug nematodes in Autumn? This will reduce the number of slugs laying eggs and therefore reduce the new population emerging in the spring. A regular regime of using Nemaslug every six weeks is the best way to keep slugs at bay throughout the growing season. Nemaslug slug nematodes is a natural organic pest control which is environmentally friendly. Slug nematodes are microscopic, transparent worms, which feed and multiply inside the slug. Easy to apply and completely safe to use around children, pets and wildlife, making it the perfect solution for organic gardening. The less common name is Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita

Only in regards to applying near ponds as Nemaslug might affect water snails. To avoid harming water snails keep the treatment 15cm (6 inches) away from ponds. Unlike some controls, Nemaslug continues to work well during wet weather – exactly when you need protection against slugs! If you have a heavy clay area, ensure you apply Nemaslug to well worked soil. The product is less effective on cloggy clay soil, which has not been worked and/or has become waterlogged. Nemaslug is a natural and organic way to control slugs in your garden. It is safe for children, pets, birds, and wildlife, and it works even in damp and wet conditions.

Some slug pellets contain methiocarb. This chemical is a non-selective carbamate that acts as a stomach poison and is generally more toxic to other organisms such as birds and hedgehogs. For at bekæmpe unge snegle, som graver sig ned i jorden for at overvintre, er nematoderne mest effektive, hvis man vander dem ud i foråret og den tidlige sommer. Men hvis du ønsker du at bekæmpe fuldvoksne snegle, er det bedre at bruge en form for sneglemiddel eller sneglefælde. As temperatures rise, slugs and snails emerge from hibernation where the ability to super-cool their bodies has protected them from freezing. Meanwhile, generations of eggs laid in the autumn are busy hatching throughout April and May. All of these animals emerge with raging appetites and, as the spring garden serves up a banquet of soft and succulent food, who can blame them for gorging at the feast? The 'Miracle-Gro Hose End Feeder' has been tested and approved for applying the Nematodes listed below by Nematodes Direct and can also be used for applying liquid feed to plants and lawns. TIP: Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied Nemaslug. Even if nighttime temperatures drop below 5ºC (40ºF), the soil will retain much of the daytime heat.

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Question: What happens if the temperature falls after I have applied my slug nematodes? The control may be a little slower. However, the nematodes are capable of surviving even the odd frost.