{"title":"Beneficial Nematodes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-edt-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eMicroscopic, relentless, and completely invisible — beneficial nematodes hunt down soil pests in the one place sprays can't reach: the root zone. Buy the species matched to your pest and let them work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial nematodes\u003c\/strong\u003e are tiny roundworms that seek out and kill pest larvae in the media, then move on to the next. Choosing the right \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial nematodes for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e targets fungus gnats, grubs, shore flies, borers, and pupating thrips — residue-free and exempt from most pesticide regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose beneficial nematodes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNematodes reach larvae deep in the media where drenches and sprays fail. They're safe for people, pets, plants, and earthworms, leave no residue, and slot cleanly into organic and IPM programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix with water and drench or spray onto moist media in the cooler part of the day, then keep the root zone damp so nematodes can move and infect. Reapply preventatively through the crop for ongoing protection, and match the species to your target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/steinernema-feltiae-nematodes-50250-million\"\u003eNEMAforce SF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Steinernema feltiae) — fungus gnats, shore flies, and thrips pupae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/steinernema-carpocapsae-nematodes-50250-million\"\u003eNEMAforce SC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Steinernema carpocapsae) — caterpillars, borers, and surface-active larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heterorhabditis-bacteriophora-hb-nematodes\"\u003eNEMAforce HB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) — root-feeding grubs and weevil larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do beneficial nematodes kill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil-dwelling pest larvae — fungus gnats, grubs, root weevils, shore flies, borers, and pupating thrips — depending on the species used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you apply beneficial nematodes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDilute in water and drench moist media in low light, then keep it damp; reapply as conditions and pest pressure require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre beneficial nematodes safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — they're harmless to people, pets, plants, bees, and earthworms, and target only pest larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do beneficial nematodes last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them fresh and keep the media moist after applying; they persist and recycle in the soil as long as host larvae and moisture are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"gm-edt-totop\" aria-label=\"Back to top\" title=\"Back to top\"\u003e↑\u003c\/a\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heterorhabditis-bacteriophora-hb-nematodes","title":"NEMAforce™ HB – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ HB is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eHeterorhabditis bacteriophora\u003c\/em\u003e, used to control soil-dwelling grubs and root pests. It is a “cruiser” that prefers to live well below the soil surface and actively seeks out its hosts, which makes it a strong choice against deeper grubs like Japanese beetle larvae. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants, and fit into turf, nursery, ornamental, and field programs — including medicinal cannabis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJapanese Beetle, June\/May Beetle, and other white grubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApple Maggot pupae and leafminer pupae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCabbage Root Maggots, Onion Maggots, Carrot Rust Flies, Carrot Weevils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCucumber Beetle larvae, Flea Beetle larvae, Northern Corn Rootworms, Wireworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eand many other soil-dwelling pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSoft fruits, turf and lawn, tree and shrub nurseries, and ornamentals — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, medicinal cannabis, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean Chafer Grubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–100 million per 1,000 ft² (2–3 billion per acre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriental \u0026amp; Japanese Beetle Grubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–50 million per 1,000 ft² (1–2 billion per acre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApply in 65–130 gallons of water per acre (about 1.5–3 gallons per 1,000 ft²). Always follow the product label for your target pest and site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil should be 59–86°F at application and for at least two weeks afterward. Agitate the nematodes constantly during application, avoid direct sunlight, and apply in the early morning or late afternoon\/evening — applying just before, during, or after rain is ideal. Make sure the soil is moist before application and keep it moist for at least two weeks. Immediately after applying, irrigate the treated area with about 1\/8 inch (0.30 cm) of water to move the nematodes down into the soil profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 40°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 mill","offer_id":46950953123996,"sku":"H50","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mill","offer_id":46950953156764,"sku":"H250","price":147.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_HB_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779310921"},{"product_id":"steinernema-carpocapsae-nematodes-50250-million","title":"NEMAforce™ SC – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SC is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eSteinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e, an “ambush” hunter that lives on the media surface and waits to attack passing pests. It is best matched to surface-active and shallow pests, and works in a wide range of crops. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany beetle larvae, including white grubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany caterpillar species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLeafminer larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChinch Bugs and Mole Crickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCat Fleas and Dog Fleas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, vegetables, orchards, soft fruit, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests. Because \u003cem\u003eS. carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e is an ambush hunter, air temperature matters — warm, calm conditions suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrop \/ Pest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranberries \u0026amp; Mint — Cranberry Girdler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 billion per acre (rate based on thatch depth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranberries \u0026amp; Mint — Mint Root Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 billion per acre, applied Aug–Sept at 55–86°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRates are pest- and site-specific — always follow the product label for your crop and target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read and follow all label instructions before applying. Because these pests cluster, sample all areas for the pest before spot-treating; if thorough sampling isn’t feasible, broadcast NEMAforce™ SC over the entire infested area. It can be applied with common spray equipment, including tank and backpack sprayers — remove any filters, keep the mix agitated, and apply out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 40°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 mill","offer_id":46950953189532,"sku":"C50","price":86.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mill","offer_id":46950953222300,"sku":"C250","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_SC_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779319879"},{"product_id":"steinernema-feltiae-nematodes-50250-million","title":"NEMAforce™ SF – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SF is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e, an intermediate forager that prefers to live 1–2 inches below the media surface and uses a mix of “cruising” and “ambush” hunting. It is the go-to nematode for fungus gnats and a useful tool against soil-stage thrips. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants, and fit cleanly into greenhouse, cannabis, and nursery programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnat larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMushroom Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWestern Flower Thrips, Onion Thrips, and other thrips (adults, larvae, and pupae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, mushrooms, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse \/ Interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or growing media — every 2–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 1,100 ft² (250 million per 5,500 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or growing media — every 4–6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 550 ft² (250 million per 2,750 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApply in 30–50 gallons of water per 1,000 ft² (115–190 L per 100 m²). Always follow the product label for your crop and target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEMAforce™ SF can be applied with standard spray equipment, including tank sprayers, backpack sprayers, and irrigation injection systems — remove any filters first. Moisten the media to about 75% capacity, fill the spray vessel with half the required cool, clean water, start agitation, add the nematode trays, then continue agitating while filling to the final volume. Use enough total spray volume to carry the nematodes 1–2 inches below the surface where they live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 41°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 million","offer_id":46964902822044,"sku":"F50","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 million","offer_id":46964902854812,"sku":"F250","price":117.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_SF_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779320082"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/collections\/Beneficial_Nematodes_Collection.webp?v=1782261017","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/collections\/beneficial-nematodes.oembed","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}