Nemaslug Slug Killer Standard Pack treats 40 sq m

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PLEASE NOTE: The new strain of nemaslug which is supplied is more lumpy than the old strain, but will work exactly the same way, the treatment is not faulty. The soil temperature should be 5ºC (40ºF) or over (this is also when plants start to grow). Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied Nemaslug. Metaldehyde based slug pellets are reported not to be effective below 7ºC.

If you have a heavy clay area, ensure you apply Nemaslug to well worked soil. The product is less effective on cloggy clay soil, which has not been worked and/or has become waterlogged. You just apply to moist soil when the soil temperature is above 5ºC (41ºF) and ensure the soil does not dry out for at least two weeks after applying nematodes. Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied the nematodes. One application of Nemaslug will provide approx. 300,000 nematodes for every square metre of soil, giving at least six weeks control of slugs. This is generally enough time for seedlings and bedding plants to get well established.If you apply Nemaslug in the early autumn you will reduce the number of slugs laying eggs and consequently reduce the new population emerging in the spring. The control may be a little slower. However, the nematodes are capable of surviving even the odd frost. Nematoder lever også i søer og havet og som parasitter hos mennesker og dyr. De nematoder, der findes i jorden, er afhængige af værtsdyr for at kunne formere sig, og derfor søger de aktivt efter dræbersnegle. Men mens mange arter af nematoder er uskadelige for både dyr og mennesker, findes der også arter, der forårsager stor skade på deres vært. I nogle tilfælde i en sådan grad, at værten bliver dræbt. Hvad bruges nematoder til? Nemaslug should be applied to soils that are at least 5°C. They will survive the odd frost, but applying to hard frozen ground, or prior to a long cold spell will render Nemaslug ineffective. A Soil Thermometer is a great investment. Application Methods Her for tiden er der en del diskussion, om hvorvidt nematoder er sikkre, eller om de udgør en trussel mod andre arter og økosystemer i bredere forstand. Biologisk bekæmpelse med nyttedyr

De fleste af os allerede har tusindvis af nematoder i vores haver, og det faktum, at de er uskadelige for både dyr (undtagen snegle) og mennesker, er to grunde til, at Nemaslug er blevet godkendt til økologisk landbrug. I praksis giver dette mulighed for en 100 % giftfri bekæmpelse af snegle uden nogen påvirkning på naturen eller andre dyr. Nematoderne kan således beskrives som biologisk bekæmpelse mod dræbersnegle. Frogs and toads have a high dependency on slugs in their diet. Providing a garden pond helps to encourage them into your garden. After placing them around the base of the plant the pellets are thoroughly watered. This causes them swell and bind together forming a dense matt which isn’t disturbed by wind or rain. Although wool pellets are quite pricey the mat will last for up to 12 months and has the bonus of acting as a mulch which will supress weeds and retain moisture, breaking down naturally in the soil to slowly release nutrients.

When to apply Nemaslug outdoors:

Rundorme, dvs. nematoder, anvendes i stigende grad som et miljøvenlig og yderst effektivt middel mod dræbersnegle. Den type af nematoder, der som oftest bruges mod dræbersnegle, kaldes Nemaslug-nematoder. Nemaslug will control all common species of small to medium sized slugs up to 8 cm (approx. 3 inches).

Nemaslug might affect water snails. To avoid harming them, keep the treatment 15 cm (6″) away from ponds. You should try to clear any debris, gravel, membrane, foliage or fallen leaves. Nemaslug needs to be applied directly to the soil. It will be absorbed into the ground much more readily if the soil is moist, so water first or wait for a damp day. Evaporation can also effect the application, so it is best to avoid very bright or windy conditions. If you do apply though foliage then wash the treatment from the foliage to the soil with extra applications of water. En uåbnet pakke kan holde sig i op til fire uger, hvis den opbevares på køl, f.eks. i et køleskab eller en køleboks.Disappointingly, natural home-made barriers such as wood ash are less than useless on slugs and snails Avoid application in direct sunlight; nematodes are uv-sensitive, so apply on a dull day or in the evening Nearby will be evidence of their slime trials. They are particularly fond of succulent seedlings, which when left unprotected, can be totally destroyed in a single night. Apply Nemaslug to moist soil. The soil temperature should be 5ºC (40ºF) or over (this is when plants start to grow). Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied Nemaslug. Metaldehyde based slug pellets are reported not to be effective below 7ºC. Start your slug control regime early in the growing season and you will be able to target the young slugs growing under the ground feeding on humus, developing unseen and waiting for young seedlings to be planted.