nematop - Vine Weevil Nematodes
nematop - Vine Weevil Nematodes
- Produced fresh for your order each week
- Safe to use around children and pets
- No chemicals, just mix with water and apply
- Expert advice from a real person
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Heterorhabditis bacteriophora
Vine Weevil Nematodes
Notched leaves and collapsing pots are the signs of vine weevil grubs eating the roots below. nematop nematodes seek out and stop the larvae naturally — no chemicals, safe for children and pets.
- No chemical residues
- Safe around people and pets
- A targeted effect
- Found naturally in soil
- Works differently from sprays
At a glance
Key facts
- Targets
- Vine weevil grubs in pots, containers, beds and nursery stock
- Nematode
- Heterorhabditis bacteriophora
- Rate
- 0.5 million per m² of bed, or water each pot until the compost is moist
- Best time
- Late summer to autumn, and again in spring
- Compost temperature
- Above 12°C (below that, use nemamax)
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How to apply
Four simple steps
- Keep it coldPut the pack in the fridge (2–8°C) as soon as it arrives.
- Water the area firstApply in the evening or on a dull day, onto moist soil or compost.
- Mix and applyStir the pack into a watering can or sprayer and apply evenly, stirring as you go. Remove any fine filters first.
- Keep it moistWater again afterwards and keep the soil moist for about two weeks.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I treat pots?
Mix the pack with water and water each pot until the compost is moist all the way through. A 10 million pack treats around 20 m² of beds, or a good number of containers.
Should I treat in spring as well as autumn?
Yes. Autumn catches the new grubs before they feed through winter, and spring catches any that survived.
What about the adult weevils?
Nematodes treat the grubs in the compost. Add a nematop weevil stop trap from May to September to catch the adults before they lay eggs.
When will my order arrive?
Order by 10:00 on Wednesday and it is produced fresh and delivered by tracked courier the following Wednesday or Thursday. Days can change around bank holidays in Ireland and Germany. See ordering and delivery.
How should I store it?
Put the pack in the fridge (2–8°C) as soon as it arrives and use it before the date on the pack. Do not freeze it.
Is it safe for children, pets and the environment?
Yes. The nematodes target insect pests in the soil and are safe to use around children, pets and wildlife.
Does it leave any residue?
Nematodes are living organisms, not chemicals, so there are no chemical residues on your lawn, plants, fruit or vegetables.