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Parasitic Nematodes, Heterohabditis bacteriophora (10 million/Vial)
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$29.99
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FedEx 2 Day shipping for this item will cost you an additional $10 to $35, depending on where you reside, if you live in a "Delivery Area Surcharge" zip code, and the time of year (FedEx 2 Day is upgraded to FedEx Overnight in Summer for viability reasons).
Please click on this link to open a pdf and calculate your Beneficial Insect shipping charge and to determine when your order will ship. Click here.
Unless told otherwise in the "Order-Specific Comments" box that allows you to give us specific instructions related to your order during the Checkout process, we will ship your Beneficial Insect(s) as soon as possible per the shown schedule.
Please note that (1) we will NOT call you for approval for these Beneficial Insect shipping charges, assuming that you have looked at the provided charts and agreed to them, (2) your check-out totals do NOT include those Beneficial Insect shipping charges (even though they may include shipping charges for other items). Beneficial Insect shipping charges will be manually computed and added later once we process your online order into our main computer system.
Requires a street address (no P.O. box).
Viability can only be guaranteed if someone is available in person to accept and inspect the insects immediately upon delivery. If driver is instructed to leave package in a cool, safe place for a short period of time, viability should not be compromised but cannot be guaranteed. If no one is available and no instructions have been left, delivery may be re-attempted the next business day. Viability may be compromised and will not be guaranteed. Based on the above, the best address to use is often a work address. If you suspect viability problems you must contact us upon receipt, on the day of delivery, for a full replacement at no charge.
Unit Ship Weight: 0.25 lbs.
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Notes
 This item cannot ship via our normal FedEx Ground shipping method: Ships Direct from Manufacturer.
This product cannot be shipped to HI.
 Sales tax will be added for this item if it is shipped within California.
Beneficial Nematodes
One unit treats 3,200 sq. ft.
Insect parasitic nematodes are not to be confused with pest nematodes that attack plants. They are beneficial nematodes that attack the larval stages of soil-dwelling pests, leaving the plants alone.
The parasitic nematodes enter their prey through body openings and release bacteria that kills their host within 48 hours. The nematodes can then reproduce inside the pest.
Nematodes are recommended for use whenever pest larvae or grubs are present, generally during the spring and fall months. If adult insects are present, their eggs will be hatching soon.
As a treatment for Japanese Beetles, parasitic nematodes take effect more quickly than Milky Spore, but annual reapplications are required.
Keep in mind, more than one application may be necessary.
Steinernema carpocapsae are best suited to cooler climates, and are most effective against mobile pests such as termites, fleas, webworms, sod webworm and more.
Steinernema feltiae are similar to Steinernema carpocapsae except they are best suited to warmer climates.
Heterohabditis bacteriophora are adapted to all climates, and are most effective against sedentary pests, such as grubs, root weevils, ants, juvenile and queen, termites and more.
For the best treatment of ants or termites and for general soil born pests, a combination of nematodes is recommended.
Parasitic nematodes can be stored in a refrigerator for up to two weeks. You may store unused portions in a large shallow container, filled with about ½" of water. This is to ensure that they do not dry out and that the maximum area is exposed to the air so they can breathe. These may be stored for up to two months. However, using the nematodes when you have just received them will give you the best results.
Complete directions for dispersing nematodes are included.
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