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Do nematodes kill worms?

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The Nematodes are effective against grubs and the larval or grub stage of Japanese Beetles, Northern Masked Chafer, European Chafer, Rose Chafer, Fly larvae, Oriental Beetles, June Beetles, Flea beetles, Bill-bugs, Cut-worms, Army worms, Black Vine Weevils, Strawberry Root Weevils, Fungus Gnats, Sciarid larvae, Sod Web .


Do nematodes affect earthworms?

Beneficial nematodes and the bacteria they spread are not known to be harmful to humans, animals, plants, earthworms or other non-target organisms, but they do aggressively pursue insects like grubs.

Do worms eat nematodes?

Some earthworms eat harmful nematodes, thus decreasing the concentration of these harmful organisms in soil.

What does nematode kill?

Nematodes are the organic grower's biological weapon. They kill pests such as slugs, vine weevil and ants – without using harmful toxic chemicals.

How long does it take for nematodes to work?

Nematodes hunt and feed on soil dwelling insects by entering their body, injecting them with lethal bacteria, and feeding from their insides. The toxin usually kills the host insect within a day or two.

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