Beneficial Nematodes
I happened into a conversation at the post office recently. A patron had received an order of nematodes; she waxed enthusiastic at the flea control properties of these minute bugs.
It was a light winter here, no extended periods of frozen temperatures, nasty little fleas are populous this spring. My dogs have been very itchy so I did some research and decided to give nematodes a try. They kill fleas AND flies! Excellent. I wish I’d known about these when I lived in ranch country, and not having the sense to use screen doors, would haul out the noisiest vacuum cleaner ever made in the early mornings to suck up vast hordes of drowsing flies hanging upside down on the ceiling.
10 Million Live Beneficial Nematodes Sc - Flea and Fly Exterminator
• Beneficial Nematodes are an organic and most effective way to battle soil pest.
• Kills Over 200 different species of soil dwelling and wood boring insects.
• Easy to apply and Harmless to humans and pets.
How it works: (Tiny and looking sorta like a worm) nematodes attack and kill insects either by injecting bacteria that kill the host within 24 to 48 hours or by entering the host, parasitizing, and feeding on it.
I waited a couple weeks then asked the postmistress if she’d heard any results from the great bug experiment. She texted the nematode lady and the next morning I found a note in my post office box saying “Works great. Bought at Amazon. Be sure to get the one that kills fleas.” Such is small town life – I love it!
I ordered the product on Monday afternoon and received my package Wednesday, (no need to pay upgraded shipping as price includes 2-days delivery.) Following instructions, I placed the package in the refrigerator until the following morning, not letting my mind get into “nearly invisible bugs loose next to leftovers scenarios.” Now that I’ve written that sentence, I’m really not going to eat them. The leftovers.
There I was bright and early Thursday, (getting out of my cozy bed an hour early shows the level of devotion I have for those dogs,) mixing a bucket of water and nematodes to fill a spray attachment. I’d lightly sprayed the target areas of lawn with water beforehand then over-sprayed with the bug juice. Mother Nature obliged with a morning shower so I was able to skip the final rinse. I was still late to work. I’m pretty much always late to work though. 9:00 is just approximate - in my world.
Back on topic. It’s only been a few days but it seems there are less flies dive bombing me. I’ll add further results as the season progresses.
It was a light winter here, no extended periods of frozen temperatures, nasty little fleas are populous this spring. My dogs have been very itchy so I did some research and decided to give nematodes a try. They kill fleas AND flies! Excellent. I wish I’d known about these when I lived in ranch country, and not having the sense to use screen doors, would haul out the noisiest vacuum cleaner ever made in the early mornings to suck up vast hordes of drowsing flies hanging upside down on the ceiling.
10 Million Live Beneficial Nematodes Sc - Flea and Fly Exterminator
• Beneficial Nematodes are an organic and most effective way to battle soil pest.
• Kills Over 200 different species of soil dwelling and wood boring insects.
• Easy to apply and Harmless to humans and pets.
How it works: (Tiny and looking sorta like a worm) nematodes attack and kill insects either by injecting bacteria that kill the host within 24 to 48 hours or by entering the host, parasitizing, and feeding on it.
I waited a couple weeks then asked the postmistress if she’d heard any results from the great bug experiment. She texted the nematode lady and the next morning I found a note in my post office box saying “Works great. Bought at Amazon. Be sure to get the one that kills fleas.” Such is small town life – I love it!
I ordered the product on Monday afternoon and received my package Wednesday, (no need to pay upgraded shipping as price includes 2-days delivery.) Following instructions, I placed the package in the refrigerator until the following morning, not letting my mind get into “nearly invisible bugs loose next to leftovers scenarios.” Now that I’ve written that sentence, I’m really not going to eat them. The leftovers.
There I was bright and early Thursday, (getting out of my cozy bed an hour early shows the level of devotion I have for those dogs,) mixing a bucket of water and nematodes to fill a spray attachment. I’d lightly sprayed the target areas of lawn with water beforehand then over-sprayed with the bug juice. Mother Nature obliged with a morning shower so I was able to skip the final rinse. I was still late to work. I’m pretty much always late to work though. 9:00 is just approximate - in my world.
Back on topic. It’s only been a few days but it seems there are less flies dive bombing me. I’ll add further results as the season progresses.
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