Beneficial Nematodes SC - Description

Easy release powder dissolves quickly and is trusted by professionals for its effectiveness. Nematodes work well in different temperatures and adapt to various weather conditions with ease.

Beneficial nematodes are microscopic worms found in soil that target young stages of pest insects, like larvae, grubs, nymphs, and pupae. These helpful creatures rely on moisture to move around and locate their prey. If it’s too dry, they can’t move well, and if it’s too wet, they might drown or get washed away.

Their life cycle starts when female nematodes lay eggs, which hatch into non-feeding juveniles. These juveniles molt several times until they become hungry infective juveniles. They actively search for hosts, enter them, and release bacteria that kill the pests. Within a few days, the infected insect dies, and the juveniles feed on it. This cycle repeats until conditions change.

When the food is gone, adult nematodes mate, and the females lay eggs, beginning the cycle again. This process repeats as long as the conditions remain suitable.