Beneficial Insects
Beneficial Nematode Chemical Compatibility
Beneficial nematodes are a powerful natural pest control tool, but their effectiveness depends on what else you're applying in your garden. This reference guide breaks down which common garden chemicals are fully compatible with nematodes, which require a one-week waiting period before introducing them, and which need two weeks to clear before it's safe to apply. When in doubt, checking the active ingredients on your product label, and cross-referencing this list, can make the difference between a successful application and a wasted one.
Applying Beneficial Nematodes: Step-by-Step Videos
Applying beneficial nematodes is simpler than it sounds, and this post makes it even easier with step-by-step video guides for visual learners. Whether you're working with a hose-end sprayer for larger areas or a watering can for smaller spaces and indoor plants, the videos walk you through the process from start to finish to ensure your nematodes get applied correctly and effectively.
How to Apply Beneficial Nematodes: Hose End Sprayers, Watering Cans, and more
Getting beneficial nematodes into the soil correctly makes all the difference in how well they perform. This post points gardeners to NaturesGoodGuys' Beneficial Nematode YouTube playlist, which covers how to apply nematodes using a variety of methods, including hose-end sprayers for larger lawns and garden beds, and watering cans for smaller or indoor applications. A helpful starting point for anyone new to using nematodes for natural pest control.
Maximizing Your Fall Garden with Beneficial Insects
Cooler fall temperatures may slow some pests down, but they don't eliminate them, and as long as pests are active, beneficial insects can still do their job. This post highlights four of the best beneficial insects to deploy in the fall garden: green lacewing larvae for tackling aphids, mites, and whiteflies on cool-weather crops; ladybugs for a last push against aphids and scale insects before winter; Trichogramma for controlling caterpillars and moths both in the garden and indoors; and beneficial nematodes for targeting soil-dwelling pests like grubs and fungus gnat larvae below the surface. A fall release not only protects your current harvest but helps set up a healthier garden come spring.!