Fighting pests with nematodes: natural and chemical-free
30 min€ 20 Calm
Tiny soil worms that take out harmful insects. An eco-friendly alternative to pesticides, here's how to do it.
Nematodes, also known as roundworms, are microscopic worms that live naturally in the soil. They are harmless to humans and pets, but they do take care of harmful insects and larvae. That makes them a great natural alternative to chemical pesticides.
In this playbook you'll learn what nematodes are, how to apply them, and when the best time is. You mix the powder with water, spray it around your plants, and then keep an eye on the soil. Timed to the right soil temperature, they quietly do their job for weeks.
Nematodes are tiny soil worms. Harmless to people and animals, but they fight harmful insects and larvae.
Buy nematodes at your local garden centre or online. Mix the powder with water and spray the mixture onto the soil around your plants, following the instructions on the packaging.
Suggestion: Read the dosage carefully, as it differs per type of nematode.Apply them in early spring or late summer, when the soil temperature is between 12 and 20 degrees. That's when they survive best.
Keep watering as normal afterwards. Nematodes stay active for up to six weeks. Check the soil for new infestations and repeat if needed.
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