Remember to keep your Nematodes in the fridge so that they remain active until you need them!  They will keep up to the expiry date, clearly marked on each sealed pack, when kept refrigerated. They are perishable so you should not open the pack before you intend to use it. It is always best to use living products as soon as possible after receipt...

Use entire packet at one time and do not store part used packs or made up solution.

Nematodes are easy to apply - all you need is a watering can with a coarse rose or a recommended hose end feeder. A standard pack takes approximately 20 minutes to apply.

Once mixed with water, apply immediately, making sure they are applied to the soil. Wash any Nematodes off the leaves using more water.

It is important to water the lawn thoroughly immediately after applying Nemasys Chafer Grub Killer and Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer. This is to ensure the Nematodes reach the soil where the target pest is located. Make sure the lawn does not dry out after applying Nematodes.

Watering can method.

• Open, take a portion of the pack and put in a watering can.
• Add water and stir.
• Water on soil/lawn and then water in with hose/watering can.

Garden hose end feeder method - instructions.

Apply the Nematode solution to moist soil.

It is best to do this during your evening watering as the soil won't dry out so quickly, giving the Nematodes time to go beneath the soil.

When applying Nematodes to grass or flowerbeds, water well afterwards so that the nematodes are washed into the soil.

If you have to apply Nematodes during the day (especially if hot) again make sure you water them in well so the soil doesn't dry out before they have gone beneath the soil.

Plan to control slugs from early in the season when they are young and before they start to do the damage.

See the advice on when it is best to apply each product to target the pest you want to get rid of. Remember that there can be an 8-week difference in the seasons between the north and south of the UK.

Most garden chemicals (including fertilizers) can be used with Nematodes. However, it is best to apply them at different times.