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Sciarid Fly Nematodes (Fungus Gnat) Treats 12 sq.m

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£1199
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Sciarid fly (also known as fungus gnat or compost fly) is a troublesome pest of houseplants and plants in greenhouses and conservatories.

The larval stage of the sciarid fly attacks the roots of plants and may cause the death of seedlings. These nematodes will attack the larvae which will in turn significantly reduce the Sciarid fly.

Sciarid fly nematodes are tiny, microscopic worms that help get rid of fungus gnat larvae living in the soil. You apply them by mixing them with water and pouring the solution into the soil where the fungus gnats are a problem. These nematodes move through the moist soil in search of larvae, which are the baby stage of the fungus gnat.

Once the nematodes find a larva, they enter its body through small openings like the mouth or breathing holes. Inside, they release special bacteria that kill the larva within a day or two. The nematodes then feed on the bacteria and the dead larva, allowing them to grow and reproduce.

After reproducing, the new nematodes leave the dead larva and go in search of more larvae to infect. This cycle continues as long as there are larvae to infect and the soil stays moist.

Use yellow sticky traps to catch the adults

Treats 12 sq.m

Application time: April to August or can we used all year around indoors on house plants.

How to apply:  Apply to moist soil and water in. You can apply using a watering can with a course rose head or use a hose end applicator for larger areas. The nematodes come complete with instructions

Frequency of application: Repeat applications are required to control the pest.

Please note Nematodes are live material and cannot be returned. They will usually have an expiry date of around 2 weeks. 

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How To Use

Nematodes should be used as soon as possible after deliver. They should be stored between 4 to 8 degrees Celsius (fridge) until the expiry date on the package (usually around two weeks). Do not freeze or expose to high temperatures.

The soil should be moist for two weeks. Apply in the evening, when overcast or during rainfall. The soil temperature must be above 8 degrees for at least several hours per day. Water immediately after application.

Apply the nematodes with a watering can or sprayer. Appy between March - October. Can be used outside these dates if used inside or in a greenhouse.

Application instructions: 
1. Fill up a small container (ideally a jug) with 200ml of water. Slowly pour the nematodes into the water whilst stirring the solution to ensure all lumps are dissolved. Rinse the inside of the pack as nematodes often cling to the packaging.
2. Fill up a container with 1 litre of water and slowly pour in the 200ml solution whilst stirring. You now have your concentrated solution.
3. Fill up a container with 5.4 litres of water and add half of the concentrated solution (600ml). You now have 6 litres of the diluted solution which will treat 6sq.m. Apply this to the area you want to treat.
4. Repeat step 3 to cover the remaining 6sq.m.