Nematodes for Slugs

Nematodes for Slugs

Gardeners who've lovingly cared for their vegetable plots and gardens will understand the heartbreak of discovering their young crops destroyed by slugs. These slippery intruders, especially active during cool, damp evenings, can ruin your plants. 

What do slugs eat?

Slugs are notorious for their insatiable hunger. They feed primarily at night, munching through tender seedlings, leaves, and your fruits.

Young plants are especially vulnerable, with slugs often targeting the soft, delicatetissues, leaving behind nothing but destruction.

Where do slugs hide during the day?​

What's really infuriating about slugs is their ability to hide. During daylight, they tuck themselves away in dark, damp spots, making it nearly impossible to locate and remove them. By the time you realize the extent of the damage, it's often too late, and your plants have already suffered significantly.

How to get rid of slugs

Slugs can be a gardener's worst nightmare, but there's a natural and effective solution: slug nematodes. These microscopic, parasitic roundworms are nature's secret weapon against slugs. 

What are slug nematodes?

Slug nematodes, specifically Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita, are tiny organisms that naturally occur in soil. They seek out slugs, enter their bodies, and release bacteria that ultimately kill the slugs. The nematodes then feed on the decomposing slugs and multiply, creating a natural cycle of control.

Benefits of Using Slug Nematodes

They are eco-friendly. Slug nematodes are a natural and safe method of pest control, making them ideal for organic gardening.

They provide a targeted solution. They specifically target slugs without harming other beneficial insects, pets, or humans.

We recommend re-applying slug nematodes every 6 weeks to control slug population.

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