Greenhouse Blend Nematodes - For Fungus Gnats, Shore Flies, Thrips

Description Life Cycle Use in Biological Control Application Rates Instructions for Use This professional grade Greenhouse Blend contains the beneficial nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae and Steinernema feltiae for natural and sustainable pest control without harmful chemicals. 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 biological control agents are plant, people and pet friendly. This dual-species blend works in a wide temperature range and is compatible with IPM practices. Nematodes from Sierra Biological are packed on a sponge of pure cellulose wood fiber that is hydrated with water for shipping. The sponges do not go into the crop, only the nematodes, once they have been mixed with water.  A complete life cycle takes 12 to 15 days at room temperature. Media temperatures should be above 50F but not more than 80F. Optimum media temperatures are bet