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Nemaslug controls all common species of small to medium sized slugs (up to 8cm - 2.5-3 inches). Start your control regime early and you will be able to target the young slugs growing under the ground feeding on humus.
Nemaslug uses the nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita, which was discovered by scientists at the government research institute at Bristol, England.
One application of Nemaslug provides 300,000 nematodes for every square metre of soil, giving at least six weeks control of slugs. This is generally enough time for seedlings and bedding plants to get well established.
Nemaslug is easy to apply click here for full details and does not leave any unsightly residues.
The majority of the slugs will die underground, so don't expect to see dead slugs lying around.
Apply Nemaslug to moist soil. The soil temperature should be 5ºC (40ºF) or over (this is when plants start to grow). Nematodes are capable of surviving the odd frost; so don't worry if the temperature falls after you have applied Nemaslug. Metaldehyde based slug pellets are reported not to be effective below 7ºC.
Potatoes are susceptible to slug attack later in the season than most other plants. So you can delay applying Nemaslug till 6-7 weeks before harvest, when the tubers are most likely to be eaten by slugs.
Unlike some controls, Nemaslug continues to work well during wet weather - exactly when you need protection against slugs!
Nemaslug might affect water snails. To avoid harming them keep the treatment 15 cm (6") away from ponds.
If you have a heavy clay area, ensure you apply Nemaslug to well worked soil. Nemaslug is less effective on cloggy clay soil, which has not been worked and/or has become waterlogged.
Other methods of slug control:

• Most slug killers are applied to the surface of the soil. Slugs spend most of their time underground, coming up at night to feed. Sometimes they won't come up at all if they can feed on potatoes and newly planted seeds as they germinate.
• Most slug pellets contain metaldehyde, which irritates the slug causing it to produce more mucus leading to death by dehydration. However, slugs can lose up to half of their body weight by dehydration but can still recover within two hours of exposure to water.
• Some slug pellets contain methiocarb. This chemical is a non-selective carbamate that acts as a stomach poison and is generally more toxic to other organisms such as birds and hedgehogs.
• Slug pellets can provide good localised control at the point of application, but beware:
  • They need to be re-applied at regular intervals to replenish the active chemical, taking up valuable gardening time.
  • There maybe some limitation in the effectiveness of these products during wet weather.
• There are increasing concerns about the effects of these chemicals on wildlife and pets. A guide dog has died from eating slug pellets.
  • Take care not to apply pellets over the recommended rate on the packet if you want to lower the risk to pets and wildlife.
  • These products have clearly labelled warnings stating they can kill if eaten and that they should be kept away from children and pets. It is therefore, important to store and use chemicals safely.
• There are also various barrier and capture methods, some of which work better than others. However, they nearly all rely on the slugs being above ground to be effective.
• Nemaslug Slug Killer, part of the Nemasys range, is the simple solution for slug control in your garden that is safe for children, pets and wildlife.
• A regular regime of using Nemaslug every six weeks is the best way to keep slugs at bay throughout the growing season.

This pack contains 12 million nematodes sufficient for 40m2

NB: This product must be refridgerated upon receipt

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