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Apply when the young leatherjackets are active in the soil, this is typically late August through to the end of October.

Last dispatch date w/c 5 October

Available in 100sqm & 500sqm packs

When you start to see the adult daddy-long-legs in your garden (towards the end of August) you will know that in a few days they will be laying eggs. These will hatch quickly, therefore, aim to apply about a week to two weeks after you see the adults.

Apply to moist lawns when the soil temperature is above 12ºC (54ºF) and water them in well. The nematode needs to be washed well in so that they reach the roots where the leatherjackets will be. Make sure the lawn does not dry out after applying nematodes.

Immediately after applying the nematodes, water the grass well so the nematodes are washed into the soil to reach the roots where the leatherjackets will be. Make sure the lawn does not dry out after applying nematodes. Keep the lawn well watered for at least two weeks.

The nematodes (Steinernema feltiae), seek out the leatherjackets and attack the pest by entering natural body openings. Once inside, they release bacteria that stops the pest from feeding, quickly killing the pest. They do not stop there. The nematodes reproduce inside the dead pest and release a new generation of hungry infective nematodes, which disperse and search for further prey.

Instructions for garden hose feeder application of Nemasys and Nemaslug

These instructions are applicable to all pack sizes up to 100m2 and products in the Nemasys Home & Garden range. However, please note the different application timings in point 4. when applying to lawns.

• Wash the feeder through with water to ensure it is clean.
• Add entire contents of the pack to the bowl of the feeder. Then fill the bowl with water and stir to mix thoroughly. Attach the hose.
• Taking care to keep the feeder in an upright position apply evenly to the whole of the area for 8 minutes using a side-to-side motion to keep the nematodes well mixed. During this time most of the nematodes will have been applied.
• Treat the same area again for a further 8 minutes (or 16 minutes for lawn applications) to apply the remaining nematodes as well as to make sure they are adequately watered in. Applications to lawns require more water to ensure the nematodes are washed through the grass thatch.
• Adhering strictly to the application timings will ensure that any remaining colour in the bowl will be due to inert carrier only and that you have performed an even application.
• This new method provides a simple and effective application, however, it is important to follow the instructions exactly to obtain even coverage.
• Only the following high quality feeders are recommended for use with this method
  • Phostrogen® Handy Feeder
  • Miracle-Gro® Feeder

Phostrogen is a registered trademark of pbi Home & Garden Ltd
Miracle-Gro is a registered trademark of The Scotts Company
Nemasys and Nemaslug are registered trademarks of Becker Underwood

NB: When applying to pots it is still better to use the watering can method as it would be difficult to judge the area and timing.

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