Flea Beetle Nematodes (2 packs)

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Use Flea Beetle Nematodes to control Flea Beetle. Affecting crops like cabbages, Brussels sprouts, sprouting broccoli, cauliflowers, kale, rocket, radish, mustard, swedes and turnip as well as some flowering plants including nasturtiums and stocks these tiny Flea Beetles (2-3mm long) cause lots of tiny holes all over the foliage of the plants. This pest over-winters as an adult beetle hidden in the leaf litter before emerging in the spring. It then lays its eggs at the base of the plants. The larvae will attack the roots of the plants, but it is the adults that do the majority of the damage. The larvae will pupate and emerge as adult beetles in mid summer, so there are 2 generations of adults attacking plants by the end of summer. Apply Flea Beetle Nematodes TWICE at 2 weekly intervals anytime between April and late August to target when the larvae are active in the soil – May and late July are the peak times for Flea Beetle activity. Each sachet treats up to 25 sqm and we supply 2 sachets, which should be applied to the same area 2 weeks apart. As the eggs hatch over a period of time, this staggered application gives the best chance of targeting the larvae as they emerge. 

Each sachet of Flea Beetle Nematodes contains a mixture of natural, nematodes, which will attack the larval and pupal stages of flea beetle in the soil where they live, but are safe or children, pets and wildlife. Each pack of Flea Beetle Nematodes contains 2 sachets of nematodes, which will treat up to 25 sqm. It is supplied as a powder which is mixed with water and applied with a Watering Can (we supply a NemaCan, which is ideal for applying nematodes) or EasyNem Applicator for larger areas. The nematodes should be applied when the soil temp is 12°C /54°F and the pest is present (between April – September). As with all nematodes, only order when you are ready to apply as they are perishable.