Being natural, beneficial nematodes are safe to use around humans, children and pets. Being natural, they're safe too for soils and wont harm non-target organisms such as bees or pollinators. They're easy to apply (no protective gear is needed), quick to work (often within a couple days), and cost effective.
Can nematodes be harmful to humans?
The nematodes are not dangerous for humans, animals and the plant itself. Nematodes are also used in organic farming to destroy pests without resorting to aggressive poisons. The big advantage: other insects such as bees are not affected by the useful earthlings.
Are nematodes a good idea?
Most of the nematodes in the garden are beneficial to soil and plants. They feed on the organisms that can harm crops, such as bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms. Some gardeners may even use nematodes to help control the population of insects that are parasitic to plants.
What are the disadvantages of nematodes?
Beneficial nematodes are natural and effective for getting rid of target pests, but they have disadvantages, too, including: They only work for pests in your soil. They will not harm pests that live and feed on plant leaves (unless those pests have a soil-dwelling stage in their life cycle).
When should you apply nematodes?
In general, you can apply nematodes in early spring once the soil is no longer frozen. We recommend applying at dusk, to protect the nematodes from UV light and drying out. Water the area to be treated well both before and after nematode application.
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