• Biological control of Leatherjackets.
• Biological control of Crane fly.
• Perishable product, must be refrigerated and used within 6 weeks of purchase.

Product description ------------------- Leatherjackets are larvae of Crane Flies (Daddy Long Legs) and damage lawns by feeding on grass roots, leading to yellowing of the grass and patchy lawns. Lawns suffer secondary damage when Leatherjackets are present, as animals (badgers, or birds) feed on the larvae; and rip the lawn in the process. Naturally control your Leatherjacket infestation with our Steinernema species nematodes, deadly to the Leatherjacket larvae but safe to humans and wildlife. The nematodes enter the larvae via a natural opening, like the mouth, and feed on the larvae. A natural bacterium is produced by the nematodes inside the larvae, which kills it. The nematodes reproduce inside the larvae, releasing more nematodes into the area. Use two applications of nematodes each year, once in the spring (February to April) and once in the summer (August to early September). You should closely monitor soil temperatures and the presence of the Crane Flies to time these applications. Choose a humid or wet day to apply your Leatherjacket Killer Nematodes. Nematodes are UV-sensitive and will not survive long when exposed to bright, sunny conditions. Apply the nematodes early in the morning or early in the evening to utilise optimum humidity levels. Avoid application in frosty conditions. Soil temperatures should be above 10℃ for the nematodes to be active, if applying in the spring. Spike and ify the lawn before application. The lawn also needs to be moist for application.1 Empty contents of your 25 million sachet of nematodes into a bucket or container of 2.5 litres of water and mix thoroughly. 2 Fill your watering can (fit with a coarse rose), or sprayer (hand held sprayers suffice with filters removed) with the mixed 2.5 litres of nematode concentrate and add another 5.5 litres of water so you are left with 8 litres of nematode solution. 3.Spray your lawn with the solution. Keep lawn moist for 2 weeks after application. Repeat application 7 days later. Full instructions provided on delivery. Legal Discler ---------------- You can store unopened nematode packs in a fridge but it is best to ensure you apply your nematodes as soon as possible for the best results.