3-Way Blend - Beneficial Nematodes for Soil Pests

Description Life Cycle Use in Biological Control Application Rates Instructions for Use 3-Way beneficial nematode blend is broad spectrum organic control for a wide variety of soil pests. This multi-species nematode blend includes Steinernema carpocapsae, Steinernema feltiae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora. S. carpocapsae is relatively sedentary and tends to remain near the soil surface to 'ambush' its host, whereas S. feltiae will search more actively through the substrate. These organic biological control agents are earth friendly and safe for plants, people and pets. A complete life cycle of these natural enemies takes 12 to 15 days at room temperature. Media temperatures should be above 50F but not more than 80F. The nematodes enter the insect pest through body openings. Once inside they reproduce and release a symbiotic bacterium which is toxic to the host. The pests are killed within a few days and a second generation of infective juvenile nematodes exit the host and begin t