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Do nematodes really work?
There are entomopathogenic nematodes for sale on almost every gardenening site, but do they actually work?
Has anyone undertaken a study to show that leatherjackets, chafergrubs, slugs etc.. are actually killed by these natural worms? If they are so effective, then how come we have any wildlife left alive!!? http://www.just-green.com/uploads/im...oducts/122.jpg |
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I've used Nemaslug in two different gardens and, yes, they seem to work.
They don't get rid of every single slug but they reduced the numbers significantly for me. The effect seems to be cumulative and starting early in the year seems to help. "GreenFingers" wrote in message .. . There are entomopathogenic nematodes for sale on almost every gardenening site, but do they actually work? Has anyone undertaken a study to show that leatherjackets, chafergrubs, slugs etc.. are actually killed by these natural worms? If they are so effective, then how come we have any wildlife left alive!!? [image: http://www.just-green.com/uploads/im...ducts/122.jpg] -- GreenFingers |
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Graham Harrison wrote:
I've used Nemaslug in two different gardens and, yes, they seem to work. They don't get rid of every single slug but they reduced the numbers significantly for me. The effect seems to be cumulative and starting early in the year seems to help. "GreenFingers" wrote in message .. . There are entomopathogenic nematodes for sale on almost every gardenening site, but do they actually work? Has anyone undertaken a study to show that leatherjackets, chafergrubs, slugs etc.. are actually killed by these natural worms? If they are so effective, then how come we have any wildlife left alive!!? [image: http://www.just-green.com/uploads/im...ducts/122.jpg] -- GreenFingers Why do you have to keep applying them, why don't they breed and stay useful and active? |
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"GreenFingers" wrote There are entomopathogenic nematodes for sale on almost every gardenening site, but do they actually work? Has anyone undertaken a study to show that leatherjackets, chafergrubs, slugs etc.. are actually killed by these natural worms? If they are so effective, then how come we have any wildlife left alive!!? [image: http://www.just-green.com/uploads/im...ducts/122.jpg] We have a serious problem on our allotments with ground dwelling slugs and used Nemaslug on our potato bed last year. It's quite expensive, only lasts 6 weeks so needs redoing, and didn't seem to have any effect at all. We still lost a significant proportion of the crop (and planted slug resistant varieties). Waste of money as far as we are concerned. I presume these nematodes aren't native and that's why they need re-applying: is it that it's too cold here for them to survive and breed? -- Regards Bob In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London |
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Graham Harrison wrote:
I've used Nemaslug in two different gardens and, yes, they seem to work. They don't get rid of every single slug but they reduced the numbers significantly for me. The effect seems to be cumulative and starting early in the year seems to help. Does anyone know how far slugs and snails roam? I have a small garden about 30' square. If my neighbours don't use nematodes, is there any point in me doing so? If my slugs and snails are all killed off, won't next door's just slime over to enjoy the feast? Sally |
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I wondered the same thing. All I can say is that both of the gardens I
used them on seemed to benefit. One was a small garden that came with a 1980s "2up, 2 own" and the other with a 50's semi that was significantly larger. "Sally Holmes" wrote in message ... Graham Harrison wrote: I've used Nemaslug in two different gardens and, yes, they seem to work. They don't get rid of every single slug but they reduced the numbers significantly for me. The effect seems to be cumulative and starting early in the year seems to help. Does anyone know how far slugs and snails roam? I have a small garden about 30' square. If my neighbours don't use nematodes, is there any point in me doing so? If my slugs and snails are all killed off, won't next door's just slime over to enjoy the feast? Sally |
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