Slug Control Nematodes (40 sqm)
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Description
Nemaslug Alternative
Treats 40 sqm - use when soil temperature is above 5°C. This is a great alternative to Nemaslug, it works in exactly the same way.
We supply packs of microscopic beneficial nematodes, Phasmarhabditis californica, (eelworms) which are watered into pots or open ground. This is a perishable product, do not buy in advance.
Application instructions are detailed below.
Slugs eat leaves, stems and roots of plants, weakening them and often causing them to die.
They leave slimy trails over plants and soil, and are particularly devastating to seedlings and cuttings. Slugs leave their own individual scent trails so they can find their way home. There are other creatures (like caterpillars) who make big holes in leaves, but if you see the tell-tale slime, then slugs are the culprit!
Slugs come in many shapes and sizes and are commonplace around the garden,Natural Pest Control particularly in damp conditions.
Infestations are less serious in dry weather but tend to become a problem during prolonged rainy weather. An individual grey field slug has the potential to produce 90,000 grandchildren and has approximately 27,000 teeth!
They live underground during the day, emerging at night to feed. One cubic metre of garden will on average contain up to 200 slugs.
The packs of microscopic beneficial nematodes, Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita, are watered into pots or open ground with a watering can or hose. They enter the slug through a hole in its back while it is underground and poison it so that it will die within a few days underground, out of sight.
The product works best when used early in the season and consistently every 6 weeks until the end of the season, but you can start anytime.
The soil to be treated must be above 5°C for the product to work, use by the date stated on the pack, store in the fridge until use. Do not freeze the product. The stock solution cannot be stored and each pack should be used in one go.
Keep stirring throughout the application as the product will sink.
Rain is the best condition for application but it can be applied in any condition. Hot direct sunlight may cause the treated ground to dry out too quickly. The area must not completely dry out for 2 weeks after application. Heavy rainfall does not affect the product. One application lasts for up to 6 weeks.
Application by watering can
Dissolve pack in 4 litres of water
Stir well
Take 0.5 litres of the mix and add to 4.5 litres of water in a watering can with a coarse rose (if the rose gets clogged either remove or adapt to make the holes bigger)
This will treat ⅛ of the area
Repeat the above steps until the whole 40 SQM is treated
Application via hose end feeder/sprayer
Add half the pack to the container
Add water and mix
Hose on to half of the area keeping the bottle upright
Application will take around 8 minutes
Repeat
Water the area for the same amount of time with plain water after application
Delivery & Returns
Delivery:
Delivery to mainland UK is calculated at checkout. For all other areas and large orders please ask for a quote. Orders will be sent by express next day delivery (DPD). They will be dispatched on a next working day service, with the exception of Ireland where it may take two days. Please allow up to 48 hours for delivery in the UK as the couriers may have already been and collected on the day you send your order in. Smaller orders for pouches, pockets, bags and pots may be sent via Royal Mail delivery. Please ensure you supply an email address and a mobile so you can be updated about your delivery. Should you have any problems with your delivery, please contact us at sales@naturalgrower.co.uk.Special Deliveries
Saturday or weekday morning deliveries can be arranged, but there will be a surcharge. Please contact us to request a price for either of these delivery services. If you need a parcel sending outside of the UK, please contact us for a quote.Returns:
If you are not completely happy with any product that you have ordered from us, you may return it to us in its original condition any time within 14 calendar days from the date of dispatch. Products must be returned in their original condition. Please contact us at sales@naturalgrower.co.uk to arrange a return. If you return a product by post, you will need to pay the costs of returning the product to us and obtain proof of posting.
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