{"product_id":"fire-ant-exterminator-sf-nematodes","title":"Fire Ant Exterminator - Sf Nematodes","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eTARGET PESTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFire Ants and 200+ soil-dwelling pests. See pest chart in photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eScientific Name: Steinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNematodes are microscopic worms that inhabit the soil parasitizing immature stages of pest insects, including various species of larvae, grubs, nymphs, and pupae. Maintaining adequate moisture levels is crucial for the success of nematodes, as they depend on a film of water to move and locate hosts in the soil. Dry conditions can limit mobility and reduce effectiveness in parasitizing pests. Conversely, excessive water can lead to unfavorable conditions, such as waterlogged soil that may drown the nematodes or water runoff that could wash them away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe lifecycle begins with mated females producing eggs that develop into pre-infective juveniles. These young juveniles are in a non-feeding stage, progressing through several molts until they develop into infective juveniles eager to feed. Infective juveniles actively seek and enter hosts through natural openings, releasing symbiotic bacteria toxic to the pest. The insect host dies within 2-5 days, and the juveniles feed on the tissues, often completing several generations inside the host. After the host has been consumed and depleted, the nematodes enter the soil in search of new hosts. Mature nematodes will mate, and females will produce eggs, repeating the cycle for as long as conditions are favorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSoil above 46°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eINTRODUCTION SITES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBeneficial Nematodes can be used indoors, outdoors, or anywhere that developing pests exist. Use in gardens, greenhouses, indoor grows, lawns, orchards, vineyards, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eINTRODUCTION FREQUENCY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSeasonal application recommended for prevention. Weekly to monthly application recommended for active infestations. Adjust as necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eINTRODUCTION RATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePreventative\/Light: 5 million per 300 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eModerate\/Heavy: 5 million per 50 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's important to note that these release rates serve as general guidelines and may vary based on the specific pest species, the crop or plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the subsequent effectiveness of the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eINTRODUCTION METHODS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNematodes are not a chemical, so their effectiveness will not be reduced by the amount of water used to create the release solution. Adjust the concentration of the solution based on the extent of the pest infestation and the size of area to be treated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIntroduce indoors at any time, or outdoors in the morning, evening, or on a cloudy day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvoid direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003ePREPARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMoisten the soil to improve habitat.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKeep soil moist for two weeks after application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvoid run-off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003eACTIVATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMix nematodes with 1-5 gallons of water (59-69°F) to cover the desired area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDilute to create volume needed for coverage of area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003eAPPLY NEMATODE SOLUTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIntroduce solution onto desired area with chosen apparatus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUse within 6 hours of activation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'sans-serif'; color: #000000;\"\u003eWATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWater the treated area immediately after application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKeep soil temperature between 44-86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003eSTORAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStore up to 30 days in the refrigerator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce activated, Nematodes can be used up to 6 hours after activation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #577c36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIPS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKeep out of light. Nematodes are susceptible to UV light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProper identification of the pest species is important. Monitoring the crop closely and introducing beneficial insects early will help in control pest populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePesticides, even wetting agents, and spreader-stickers may adversely affect beneficial insects' survival. Broad spectrum and systemic insecticides are toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor optimal results, the ground surface should be moist. Water before application and keep the soil moist for two weeks after application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eExhibits \"cruising\" behavior, searching for hosts in the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tip top Bio-Control","offers":[{"title":"5 Million","offer_id":53456349331729,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0293\/9153\/files\/TT_FireAntExt_Sf_NANT1.webp?v=1776963985","url":"https:\/\/lotusgvl.com\/es\/products\/fire-ant-exterminator-sf-nematodes","provider":"L.O.T.U.S. Urban Farm \u0026 Garden Supply, Greenville","version":"1.0","type":"link"}