Grub Control

For Best Results: Keep out of direct sun since the sunlight will kill the beneficial nematodes. Evening or very cloudy conditions are the best time to apply. Since nematodes travel in a moist environment, the area to be treated should be watered before application and for several days after application.

Application: Pour the entire contents of the container into a bucket of cool water. The amount of water is not critical. The more water you use the less concentrated the nematodes will be but will cover a larger area. Stir and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the nematodes to separate from the packing material. The beneficial nematodes will gradually sink to the bottom so stir occasionally as you pour to keep the nematodes distributed in the water.

If using a sprayer, stir the bucket each time you fill the sprayer, and pour through a kitchen strainer to filter out the packing material. The strained material may be mixed into the soil since it likely contains some nematodes. Use the coarsest or highest rate setting on the sprayer to reduce damage to the nematodes as they come out of the nozzle. Remove any filters. If using a watering can, stir and pour a portion of the liquid into the watering can and add more water, then water pots or affected soil. To use as a top dress or for planting simply mix the liquid with your potting mix.

Storage: If not using immediately, store in the refrigerator. Once mixed with water the nematodes can be stored for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.