Control: Predatory mite, Amblyseius andersoni. This mite will also feed on pollen and thrips larvae allowing the population to survive mite populations are low. Protect and keep moist. Birds may try to eat the seed and it does not want to be stepped on whilst it is growing. Also remember to keep it moist, especially on hot spring days. It is important to choose the correct nematode for the right type of pest. And to use them in the right conditions. These beneficial organisms penetrate the larvae and release bacteria that cause disease, effectively eliminating the pests. Please note: these are a live product and have an expiry date usually about 2 weeks - this product is non returnable.

The garlic spray method does seem to have a good effect at encouraging the grubs to leave the lawn. However, if there is a huge population or the grubs have nowhere to go, this method may only move them around! While there aren’t any chemical solutions available (that don’t nuke everything in the garden), you can use nematodes and also introduce natural predators to your garden. I would then lay a dark tarpaulin or dark plastic cover over an infected section of the lawn. If it was windy, I would peg it down. Parasitoid wasps, Leptomastix species, Leptomastideaspeciesand Anagrusspecies. These are often available in combinations and with Cryptolaemusfor mealybug control.These parasiotoids are good at searching for mealybugs and can find them when populations are small.

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Water and nurture newly seeded areas: Proper watering is essential for the success of your lawn’s restoration. Keep the newly seeded areas consistently moist by watering lightly but frequently. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to fungal diseases. Additionally, provide adequate nutrients through regular fertilization to support the growth of new grass. Green lacewing larva, Chrysoperla carnea. The adult has a slender pale green body, about 10mm long, with long thread-like antennae and transparent wings with many veins. The adults feed on pollen, nectar and honeydew, the larvae are voracious predators of aphids, other small insects and mites. The females lay white eggs that are raised off the leaf surface on 5-7mm long silk threads. Thislacewing overwinters as adults in sheltered places. Control:NematodesVariousproductscontaining Steinernemafeltiaeand S.carpocapsae,including Nemasys Fruit and Veg protection andBox tree caterpillar killer. Nematodes (phylumNematoda) are a very diverse group of animals. There are more than 25,000 described species, and they are found in almost every habitat. Most are microscopic and theyare important components of soil and marine ecosystems. Many nematodes are free living, but more than half of described species are parasitic on plants or animals. A fewspecies such as the potato cyst nematodes ( Globoderaspecies), leaf and bud nematodes ( Aphelenchoidesspecies)and stem and bulb nematodes ( Ditylenchus dispasci) can feed on garden plants.

Remember, insecticides should be used as a last resort when other methods have proven insufficient. Restoring The Lawn Egg Stage: It all begins when adult crane flies, commonly known as daddy longlegs, lay their eggs in the soil during the late summer or early autumn months. These small, cylindrical eggs are often clustered together and hidden within the grass or vegetation.Controls: Predatory mites ( Hypoaspisand Ambyseius species) and mighty mite ( Macrocheles robustulus) can be used. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is also sometimes available.The nematode biological control (containing Steinernema feltiae and S. carpocapsae) sold as Fruit and Vegetable Protection can be used indoors and outside. Ants. Nematode Steinernema will ambush the ants when passing. As the bacteria poisons them, it will weaken the colony, eventually killing off the queen who has too few workers to feed her. It is best used between April to September by drenching the nests. It is very important to irrigate immediately after application, water the grass well so the nematodes are washed below the thatch layer into the soil to reach the roots where the larvae will be feeding.

Furthermore, we will dive into treatment options, offering step-by-step instructions on using nematodes and insecticides to restore your lawn to its former glory.IMPORTANT: Make sure the lawn does not dry out after applying nematodes and keep it well watered for at least two weeks. With the feeder in an upright position, apply evenly to half of the area using a side-to-side motion. Application will take approximately 8 minutes under typical water pressure conditions.