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What is it?
Technically, nematodes are one of the most
abundant groups of living creatures in the world, with species ranging from pests of
plants and animals to beneficial species like the ones we offer. This microscopic creature can
survive in oxygen rich water or in the root zone of your plants. Our
nematodes will
not harm plants, animals or humans.
Why Use Nematodes?
The one problem that we perceive with most biological control items is they only work for
specific pests. If a different pest enters your operation and you do not have a specific
predator or parasite for that pest; this may force you to use an insecticide, probably
killing your beneficials along with the pest. The biological battlefield needed a
‘broad spectrum’ killer to help combat these ‘other’ pests. We believe
our Nematodes provide this needed ‘broad spectrum’ biological insect
control.
Hydro-Gardens Nematodes
Hydro-Gardens raises our Nematodes to insure freshness, quality and
prompt shipping to our customers. They are reared on ‘insect hosts’. Only those that promptly kill host insects, are selected for
reproduction. Our "Quality Control" measures continually monitor
these nematodes and we will only select those that are of the highest standards
and will be the most aggressive solution to your problem. We know they work, because we document their behavior. If our
Nematodes can enter a host insect, they will kill the insect within 24 - 48
hours, then reproduce within the insect, thus providing long-term control.
Our Application Rates
We recommend 1,000,000 nematodes per 2000 square feet (500 per sq/ft). When
you start comparing our suggested application rates to that of some other competitors,
you will find we recommend much less. The reason for this is that the initial
studies that were done on nematodes were done in comparison to chemicals that
were being used. They were testing them based on a 72 hour kill rate (just like
the chemicals recommended). In order to get the same kill rate as the chemicals,
they claim you need to apply at a rate of 25,000 nematodes per square foot.
These tests didn't take in to account "Long Term Control". Our
nematodes will reproduce, where the chemicals have to be reapplied. Over time,
our nematodes will still be there working for you in much larger numbers than
you originally applied. In addition, our nematodes have been reared to be more
aggressive and kill quicker than other competitors nematodes. This is true
because our nematodes are reared on "Live Hosts" for seed-stock and commercial
production. Most other commercially available nematodes are produced in an incubator
using an artificial diet.
What this means to you? Insects can build up a resistance to
chemicals, but they cannot build up anything to our nematodes. Only about 5% of
other commercially available nematodes might reproduce. This means you will have
to buy more and spend your time spraying again. We provide you with a quality
product that will be around for the long haul. We know that our nematodes will
be able to control your problem areas with a single application. Within a month
or two, your entire area will be protected without having to re-apply / spray,
this saves you time and money.
Click on one of the links above to
see more about our nematodes.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED
BY NOON (MT. TIME)
THURSDAY TO
SHIP THE FOLLOWING WEEK
All living beneficials will be sent by
2 Day Air or NEXT Day Air
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