{"product_id":"house-fly-nematode","title":"House Fly Nematodes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall flies around indoor plants can become a persistent nuisance, particularly when their larvae are living and developing in the soil. House Fly Nematodes offer a natural, chemical-free way to tackle the problem by controlling fly larvae directly in the growing medium, helping to reduce the number of adult flies emerging around your houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContaining live \u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e nematodes, this biological treatment uses microscopic organisms that actively search for and target fly larvae in the soil. By controlling the larvae before they develop into adults, the treatment helps interrupt the breeding cycle and manage fly infestations without the need for chemical pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural House Fly Control for Indoor Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse Fly Nematodes provide a simple and effective way to manage small fly larvae found in houseplant soil. Once mixed with water and applied to the growing medium, the beneficial nematodes move through the soil in search of larvae, helping to reduce infestations at the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for indoor use throughout the year, this natural treatment can also be used outdoors during the warmer months, particularly between April and August when fly problems are more common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of House Fly Nematodes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural biological control for small fly larvae in soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains live \u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e beneficial nematodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical-free alternative to conventional fly treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for children, pets and wildlife when used as directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets larvae living beneath the soil surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps interrupt the fly breeding cycle and reduce adult fly populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to mix with water and apply around plant roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor plants throughout the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used outdoors during warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pack treats up to 12m² of soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Do House Fly Nematodes Work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneficial nematodes are microscopic organisms that naturally seek out insect larvae living in moist soil. When applied to houseplant compost, the nematodes move through the growing medium and actively search for small fly larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce they enter a suitable larva, the nematodes reproduce and prevent it from developing into an adult fly. This helps reduce the number of flies emerging from the soil and limits further breeding around your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike yellow sticky traps, which catch adult flies, nematodes target the larvae beneath the soil surface, helping to control the problem where it develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Apply House Fly Nematodes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the nematodes with water before application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the mixture directly to the soil around the roots of your indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the treatment is distributed across the affected growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the beneficial nematodes to move through the soil and seek out fly larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the treatment if necessary to help manage ongoing infestations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use House Fly Nematodes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse Fly Nematodes can be used indoors throughout the year, making them suitable for treating small fly problems in houseplants whenever they occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also suitable for outdoor use during warmer months, with April to August being a particularly useful treatment period when fly infestations are more common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse Fly Nematodes are supplied as a live, perishable product and should be refrigerated until required. Store the pack in the fridge and use the entire contents before the expiry date printed on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a live, perishable product with an approximate expiry period of two weeks. It is non-returnable. Keep refrigerated until needed and use the whole pack before the expiry date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardening Naturally","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55800169496918,"sku":"HSFLY","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/5174\/8438\/files\/house-fly-nematodes-pack.jpg?v=1792166200","url":"https:\/\/slug-nematodes.co.uk\/products\/house-fly-nematode","provider":"Slug Nematodes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}