To optimize performance: Keep the treatment area moist for the next 3 days (or 7 days during hot dry weather) to ensure nematodes are flushed into the soil where ant larvae are present. The Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis is considered a generalist parasite and has been effectively used to control a variety of pest insects.

They are safer, more effective, but slower acting than a contact action pesticide which kills the adult ant but not the young larvae underground. We’re used to them, and we normally think about removing them from the house and keeping them outside where they belong. The ants do not tolerate the nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) near their nests and move their nests away from treated areas. Get in touch with us today and start a professional lawn care programme to give yourself the lawn you’ve always wanted. Steinernema Carpocapsae nematodes (SC) is most effective against flea larvae, termites, ants, and caterpillars in lawns, garden soil, and under trees where larvae pupate.

The ants do not tolerate the nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) near their nests and move their nests away from these areas. They’re not carpenter ants (they live in wood) and almost never go indoors, but their large nests often destroy plantings and sections of lawn, mostly through burying plants and excessive tunneling. After you've read this, you'll probably want to take action right away to rid your home and your lawn of those unwanted insects. There are many different species of ants, some can bite and sting, but mostly they are simply a problem because they are irritating to have around. Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied the nematodes.

These easy to apply beneficial nematodes are simply mixed in water and applied to the entrances of ant nests that you wish to remove. So, I slowly poured about one quarter of the solution onto and around the lawn colony, then did the same for the patio one.Besides being a nuisance, ants contaminate food, build unsightly mounds on property, and cause damage by hollowing out wood and other materials for nesting. Once they are mixed in water and activated, and also properly watered into the soil, they will start looking for host ant eggs and larvae.