Fight Grubs Naturally with Nematodes

For any lawn enthusiast the white grub is public enemy #1! The brown patches they leave of your lawn are an eyesore they are just ugly. Fight grubs naturally with beneficial nematodes, naturally occurring microscopic worms that prey on grubs. An enemy of my enemy is my friend!

What Are They?

Beneficial Nematodes are a naturally occurring microscopic worm found around the globe in soils. Nematodes hunt and feed on soil dwelling insects by entering their body, injecting them with lethal bacteria, and feeding their insides. The toxin usually kills the host insect within a day or two. To complete the lifecycle, they also lie their offspring in the dead grub (or other pests). There are different kinds of nematodes for targeting different turf insects but we carry the nematodes that go after grubs!

Keeping & Using Nematodes

Nematodes are super easy to use, require very little work and no sprays! You get a whooping 10 million nematodes in an individual package. That will cover an area between 900-2500 square feet (based on a heavy or light application rate). They are shipped in a powdery solution that mixes well in water. Be sure to keep your nematodes in the fridge (but not frozen) and apply as soon as possible for best results. They are alive so the long you wait the less effectively be (they can die if you wait too long). You can apply them using a watering can, sprayer and hose attachment or misting system. It's a good ideal to apply your nematodes outside times with lots of sunlight (morning or evening are best).

Very important that you mix and apply your nematodes quickly so they don't 'expire' in the can. You want to insure the nematodes have a chance to get into the soil before the water is evaporated. If possible, you should water your lawn or apply after a light rain for best penetration. Avoid applying to over-saturated soil as nematodes will simply wash away and avoid applications when your soil temperature is below 60°F (15°C).

Apply nematodes every 3-6 weeks (or until you've won the war and the problem disappears). Lastly always read the expiry date and apply before they go bad because dead nematodes don't work and it's very hard to see if they are alive or not. Don't chance it, deal with them right away.