Ideal preventative treatment for tropical plants that are brought indoors after the outdoor gardening season is over.

Now that you’ve learned more about the Beneficial Nematodes in Fungus Gnat Control, it’s time to add these wonderful insects to your garden. Fill a watering can with plain water, and apply to the area to be treated to determine either what percentage of that area it will cover, or measure how many square metres. Then water all your plants and do not try to achieve full drain as that will leach out the nematodes. They multiply within the host and release a symbiotic bacterium which produces a toxin that kills the fungus gnat larvae. Once they find a host, they enter the body cavity through the breathing or feeding systems, and release bacteria (Xenorhabdus).pH will have no affect and Electrical Conductivity (EC) is not an issue with the infective juveniles.

As fungus gnats can move in from untreated areas, and have several generations present at once, the problem can arise again. Preventive and corrective applications of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis products kills larvae before they can pupate. Repeat applications may be required after 4 weeks to prevent the build up of fresh Fungus Fly larvae. Tip: Fungus gnats are usually brought in from the grower when acquiring new plants, or sometimes they come in bags of potting soil.Ensure treated area is irrigated both before and after application as the nematodes require moisture for movement and need to be washed off into the soil where the pest is. No, for example fungus gnat nematodes can be applied to a single plant pot with a minimal fungus gnat infestation to stamp it out early.

Irrigate well immediately after treatment, and maintain moist soil conditions for the next 7 to 10 days. Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) as a biological control agent against the fungus gnat Bradysia agrestis (Diptera: Sciaridae) in propogation houses.Fungus gnats / sciarid flies are usually a problem with young seedlings and cuttings during the first six weeks of cultivation. I was gifted a plant from Norway that ended up causing a fungus gnat infestation in my mini monstera's soil.

To learn more about nematode circulation, chemical compatibility, application rates through irrigation injection, and other important application information, please visit www. Follow up with the second application in 7-10 days for a completely natural way to control fungus gnats. The beneficial nematodes will gradually sink to the bottom so stir occasionally as you pour to keep the nematodes distributed in the water. Some carrier cellulose may not fully dissolve and can block watering can holes, so monitor and clear holes as necessary. Can be used on all indoor house plants, tropical plants, and any time you add more potting soil to your plants Easy to apply with a watering can or hose-end sprayer for outdoor uses Fungus gnat control nematodes are microscopic worms that seek out larval stages of various fly and other Diptera insects that develop in the soil.The kit comes with 2 sticky traps for monitoring and trapping to verify the presence of the pest, and 2 sponges with live nematodes for 2 successvie treatments of nematodes 2 weeks apart. Steinernema feltiae is sold under the trade names of NemaShield, NemAttack, Nemasys, Scanmask, and Entonem. As with any biological control measure, they are most effective when used preventively in conjunction with good cultural practices such as greenhouse sanitation and regular monitoring.