{"title":"Beneficial Nematodes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"flea-defeater-nematodes","title":"Flea Defeater™ - Nematodes for Flea Control","description":"Fleas can make us and our pets miserable, not to mention the headache, time and work it takes to get rid of them. Keep your home and pets from becoming infested by using Flea Defeater\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e Nematodes! It's our number one recommended product for controlling fleas and other pests in an environmentally friendly, non-chemical way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fontbody_heading_imp\"\u003eWhat are Nematodes?\u003c\/h2\u003e Nematodes are microscopic, beneficial predatory worms that hunt down and kill pest insects but pose no threat to people, pets or plants. They won't harm beneficial insects, either. They're an environmentally friendly, non-chemical solution to get rid of flea larvae and many other soil-dwelling pests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fontbody_heading_imp\"\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e5 million beneficial nematodes will cover 200 sq. ft; 10 million beneficial nematodes will cover 400 sq. ft. Infested areas should be spot treated, and it's a good idea to extend treatment a couple of feet beyond the infested area. Reduce coverage area by half for heavy infestations. Concentrate application in areas that pets frequent, shaded areas, under porches and around structures where fleas can hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fontbody_heading_imp\"\u003ePests and Fleas Controlled\u003c\/h2\u003eThere are a variety of beneficial nematodes for flea control and while more than one type can control several of the same pest insects, some nematode varieties are better suited for controlling certain pests. Flea Defeater Nematodes are best at controlling the soil-dwelling pests that affect our pets such as \u003cb\u003eFlea Larvae and Pupae\u003c\/b\u003e. They also control: \u003cb\u003eAnnual Bluegrass Weevils, Armyworms, Artichoke Plume Moth Larvae, Banana Moth Larvae, Banana Root Borers\u003c\/b\u003e, Bill Bugs, Carpenterworms, \u003cb\u003eChinch Bugs, Clearwing Borers, Codling Moth Larvae\u003c\/b\u003e, Corn Earworms, Corn Rootworms, \u003cb\u003eCranberry Girdlers\u003c\/b\u003e, Crane Fly Larvae, \u003cb\u003eCutworms\u003c\/b\u003e, Dogwood Borers, \u003cb\u003eGiant Palmetto Weevils, Iris Borers, Mint Flea Beetles, Mint Root Borers, Mole Crickets, Navel Orange Worms\u003c\/b\u003e, Peach Tree Borers, Pine Weevils, Poplar Clearwing Borers, Raspberry Crown Borers, \u003cb\u003eRoot Weevils, Rotten Sugarcane Borers, Shore Flies, Sod Webworms\u003c\/b\u003e and Strawberry Weevils. (Flea Defeater Nematodes are best suited for pests in bold.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"fontbody_heading_imp\"\u003eEffectiveness of Nematodes for Fleas\u003c\/h2\u003e Flea Defeater Nematodes can be applied anytime the soil is not frozen, but become active at soil temperatures of 55°F or above. Beneficial nematodes are most effective at controlling pests in the spring and fall. Once they're applied, look for the adult pest population to begin dwindling in 1-2 weeks. Flea Defeater Nematodes kill pests at the larval and pupal stages, so they'll prevent future pest populations once the adults die off. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNematodes for fleas are packaged with diatomaceous earth (which is mostly silica), water, and potassium sorbate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622051774836,"sku":"61021","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/61021.webp?v=1729087530"},{"product_id":"grubaway_nematodes","title":"Grub-Away® Nematodes","description":"Grub-Away parasitic nematodes are the effective, non-chemical answer to a wide range of lawn and garden problems! We think they're one of the best all-purpose, natural pest controls available. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e Here's why: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThey attack nearly every type of soil-dwelling garden pest. \u003c\/b\u003e Use them to control cutworms, borers (including squash vine, peach tree and iris borers), corn earworms, cabbage root maggots, weevils (including strawberry, carrot and black vine weevils), wireworms, armyworms and even flea larvae. \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThey eliminate both types of common lawn grubs. \u003c\/b\u003eGrub-Away controls grubs of both Japanese beetles and masked chafer beetles. Milky Spore disease, the standard control for lawn grubs, works against Japanese Beetle grubs but not masked chafer grubs, which cause more than 50% of all lawn-grub damage. \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThey are more effective than other commercially-available nematodes.\u003c\/b\u003e While other beneficial nematodes wait passively for prey, ours move up to 10 times farther and much deeper into the soil. Grub-Away Nematodes also have a special \"tooth\" that burrows into their prey, allowing faster control of pests. Grub-Away also works within days of application. With Milky Spore disease, you might not see results for a year or more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Grub-Away Nematodes are easy to use. Just mix with water and spray along garden rows, around larger plants (such as tomatoes) or on damaged lawn areas. \u003c!--END--\u003e Package of 10 million treats about 200-300 sq. ft. of garden, or 600 sq. ft. in lawns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/instructions_for_nematode\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDirections for Use.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"10 MIL | Year-Round","offer_id":51622064324980,"sku":"5001","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 MIL | Year-Round","offer_id":51622064357748,"sku":"5000","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/5001A.webp?v=1729087899"},{"product_id":"nematodes-garden-army","title":"Garden Army Multi-Purpose Nematodes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are hundreds of grub types waiting to do their damage to lawns, fruits, veggies and ornamentals. There are also specific nematodes that are helpful for targeting certain pests. But what if you're not sure what type of pest you have? Or maybe you're dealing with several pests. In cases like this, it's best to rely on Garden Army Nematodes. They control a broad range of common garden pests and are even a great solution for getting rid of fire ants!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are Nematodes?\u003c\/b\u003e Nematodes are microscopic, beneficial predatory worms that hunt down and kill pest insects but pose no threat to people, pets or plants. They won't harm beneficial insects, either. They're an environmentally friendly, non-chemical solution to get rid of grubs and many other soil-dwelling pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Rates.\u003c\/b\u003e 5 million nematodes will cover 200 sq. ft; 10 million nematodes will cover 400 sq. ft. Reduce coverage area by half for heavy infestations. Only infested areas need to be spot treated, and it's a good idea to extend treatment a couple of feet beyond the infested area. There is no need to treat non-infested areas as grubs tend to return to the same area year after year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePests Controlled. \u003c\/b\u003eThere are a variety of beneficial nematodes, and while more than one type can control several of the same pest insects, some nematode varieties are better suited for controlling certain pests. Garden Army Nematodes are effective at controlling a very broad spectrum of soil-dwelling pests including: Armyworms, Banana Root Borers, \u003cb\u003eBlack Currant Borers, Black Vine Weevils, Cabbage Root Maggots, Carpenterworms\u003c\/b\u003e, Codling Moth Larvae, \u003cb\u003eCorn Earworms, Corn Rootworms, Crane Fly Larvae, Cucumber Beetle Larvae\u003c\/b\u003e, Cutworms, \u003cb\u003eDogwood Borers, Fire Ants, Flea Beetle Larvae\u003c\/b\u003e, Flea Larvae\/Pupae, \u003cb\u003eFungus Gnat Larvae, Gypsy Moth Larvae\u003c\/b\u003e, Iris Borers, Japanese Beetle Larvae, Mole Crickets, \u003cb\u003eOnion Maggots, Peach Tree Borers, Pine Weevils, Poplar Clearwing Borers, Raspberry Crown Borers, Root Knot Nematodes\u003c\/b\u003e, Shore Flies, Sod Webworms, \u003cb\u003eStrawberry Weevils, Sweet Potato Weevils, Thrips, Tobacco Budworms\u003c\/b\u003e, White Grubs and \u003cb\u003eWireworms. (Garden Army Nematodes are best suited for pests in bold.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffectiveness.\u003c\/b\u003e Garden Army Nematodes can be applied anytime the soil is not frozen, but become active at soil temperatures of 55°F or above. Nematodes are most effective at controlling grubs in the spring and fall. Once they're applied, look for the adult pest population to begin dwindling in 1-2 weeks. 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