Nematodes are natural organisms, already present in our soil. They are not pests, but prey on garden pests giving us natural garden pest controls, that are environmentally friendly, safe for children, pets and wildlife. 

 Benefits of using nematodes:

Easy to apply & very effective!

Harmless to children, pets, birds & wildlife.

Unlike many chemicals, they can assist wildlife in combating pests without posing a risk to wildlife itself.

Perfectly safe to use on food crops.

They come to you - just place your order today and recieve your nematodes next Saturday.

You get the same benefits as commercial growers who have been using nematode products from Becker Underwood for two decades to control many pests and not just those most commonly found in the garden.

Interesting facts about nematodes:

There are more species of nematodes than insects!

At 500 microns long by 20 microns wide, they are invisible to the human eye!

How they work:

These aggressive organisms attack the pest by entering natural body openings or by penetrating the insect cuticle directly.

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 nematodes, which disperse to hunt down further prey.

Once they have killed the pest for which they have been bred they die back to their natural numbers. Clever!

Storing your nematodes:

Keep the sealed pack in the fridge so they remain inactive, ensuring their good health until you need them.

Nematodes 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.

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