{"title":"Soil Pest Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-edt-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eHit soil-dwelling pests where they live — at the root zone — with nematodes and predators that clear fungus gnats, shore flies, grubs, and thrips pupae. Residue-free and root-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil-dwelling larvae are shielded from foliar sprays, so the fix has to go into the media with them. \u003cstrong\u003eSoil pest biological control\u003c\/strong\u003e does exactly that: \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial nematodes for soil pests\u003c\/strong\u003e work alongside predatory soil mites and rove beetles to attack larvae and pupae directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose biological soil pest control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving agents move through the media to find pests, leave no residue, are safe for people, pets, and earthworms, and integrate with organic and IPM programs. They also catch thrips pupating in the substrate — a bonus that strengthens your whole IPM plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to build your soil program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrench beneficial nematodes to infect larvae, then seed the surface with Stratiolaelaps soil mites and Dalotia rove beetles for ongoing patrol. Keep media evenly moist after nematode application, ease off overwatering, and reapply preventatively through the crop.\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 \/ \u003ca href=\"products\/steinernema-carpocapsae-nematodes-50250-million\" title=\"NEMAforce™ SC – (50\/250 million)\"\u003eSC\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heterorhabditis-bacteriophora-hb-nematodes\" title=\"NEMAforce™ HB – (50\/250 million)\"\u003eHB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — beneficial nematodes (S. feltiae, S. carpocapsae, H. bacteriophora) for gnats, shore flies, and grubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stratiolaelaps-scimitus-soil-dwelling-predatory-mites\"\u003eSTRATIOforce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — soil mite for fungus gnat larvae and thrips pupae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/atheta-coriaria-rove-beetle-adults\"\u003eDALOTIAforce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — rove beetle that patrols the media surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to identify the pest first? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soil-pests-grubs-gnats\"\u003eSoil Pests\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo beneficial nematodes work on soil pests?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — nematodes enter and kill larvae of fungus gnats, shore flies, and grubs; match the species to your target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best soil predator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStratiolaelaps mites and Dalotia rove beetles for the surface and shallow media, plus beneficial nematodes for deeper larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I apply soil biologicals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart preventatively and reapply through the crop; combine nematodes with soil mites and beetles for layered, ongoing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they safe for my plants and staff?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely — they target only pest larvae and are harmless to plants, people, pets, and earthworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"gm-edt-totop\" title=\"Back to top\"\u003e↑\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"atheta-coriaria-rove-beetle-adults","title":"DALOTIAforce™ (500\/ 1,000\/ 3,000\/ 5,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDALOTIAforce™ is the predatory rove beetle \u003cem\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e (=\u003cem\u003eAtheta coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e), which lives mostly in the top half-inch of soil and media and clears soil-stage pests. Both the adults and larvae hunt fungus gnats, shore flies, and the soil-pupating stages of certain thrips. The very mobile adults crawl and fly from pot to pot, eating pests along the way, and they stay effective even in soilless hydroponic greenhouses. Use it in ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, covered crops, and mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCertain thrips species that pupate in soil or on the ground\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, covered crops, and mushrooms — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Dalotia coriaria controls soil pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe adult beetles are highly mobile, crawling or flying from pot to pot and from one area of the greenhouse to another, eating pests all along the way. Because they hunt in the top layer of soil and media where fungus gnat and shore fly larvae and soil-pupating thrips develop, they remain effective even in hydroponic greenhouses with no soil.\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\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrevention or Light Infestations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 per sq. ft. Calculate only the soil\/media surface area, since that is where they live. If the crop is transplanted, release again at half the rate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is best to release these beetles at sundown. Water the media no sooner than ten minutes before releasing, and wait a couple of hours before watering again after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the shaker tube to distribute the beetles evenly within the carrier, then open the bottle in the crop and gently tap the contents out throughout the target area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bulk bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the bag in the crop area and use the included scoop to distribute the beetles throughout the target area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to release:\u003c\/strong\u003e They can also be released onto dirt or gravel floors, greenhouse weeds, under benches and ground covers, and anywhere fungus gnat or shore fly larvae, or thrips pupae and pre-pupae, may develop. Leave the bottle or bag in the treatment area for 24 hours so all beetles have exited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store the beetles for more than two days. Hold at 45–55°F in high humidity, keeping the bottle or bag on its side to give the beetles more surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are primarily nocturnal but can sometimes be seen during the day, often on the soil surface, on rockwool, or climbing the facility’s walls. High populations can be counted on sticky cards. The potato test also works: place a slice of potato in the soil to attract both fungus gnat larvae and their predators, and Dalotia can often be found near it after a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e While Dalotia can and should be used in most hemp\/cannabis grows, overpopulation can lead the beetles to climb the plants and get stuck to the buds in flower — one of the few cases where there can be too many biocontrol agents. Do not exceed the recommended rate in hemp\/cannabis, and keep a close eye on the population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 500","offer_id":46950176587932,"sku":"DC5","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000","offer_id":46950176620700,"sku":"DC10","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000- No Vermiculite","offer_id":46950176653468,"sku":"DC1N","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 3,000","offer_id":46950176686236,"sku":"DCBK","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 3,000- No Vermiculite","offer_id":46950176719004,"sku":"DC3N","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 5,000","offer_id":46950176751772,"sku":"DC5K","price":381.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/DALOTIAforce_500__1_000__3_000__5_000_bottle_of_500.webp?v=1779304037"},{"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. 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It lives and hunts in the top layer of soil and media, cleaning up pests before they emerge as adults. An underrated benefit is its appetite for thrips pupae — using \u003cem\u003eS. scimitus\u003c\/em\u003e alone has been shown to cut western flower thrips populations by around 43%. Use it in vegetable, soft fruit, and ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnat spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThrips spp. (soil-pupating stages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSome Shore Fly spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpringtails and other soil pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVegetable crops, soft fruits, ornamental crops, and hemp\/cannabis — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Stratiolaelaps scimitus controls soil pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThese mites live in the top half-inch of soil and media, where fungus gnat larvae and thrips pupae and pre-pupae develop, and feed on them directly. Their affinity for thrips pupae makes them a valuable part of a layered thrips program, working below the canopy while foliar predators work above it.\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\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreventative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith existing pest populations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 per sq. ft.\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;\"\u003eFriable floors, potting mix, and other surfaces should be treated as well — not just the planting media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannabis Alert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release rate suggestions on these pages are usually not sufficient for cannabis growers. For cannabis release rates, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the bottle to distribute the mites evenly within the carrier. Unscrew the lid, remove the filter paper, put the lid back on, and tap the mites out of the bottle evenly onto the soil. Concentrate the bulk at release points near the most heavily infested or active breeding areas. Leave the empty bottle, cap removed, in the treatment area for 24 hours so all mites can exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the bag to distribute the mites within the carrier, then open it at the seal and sprinkle the contents evenly onto slightly damp growing media, soil, or ground cover using the dispensing scoop. Use a higher concentration in hot spots. These mites should also be released onto dirt and gravel floors, around greenhouse weeds, and under benches and ground covers — anywhere fungus gnat larvae and pupae or thrips pupae and pre-pupae may develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The product can be stored at 50–60°F for about two days. The bottles and bags ship with a food source; once it runs out the mites will start attacking each other, so release promptly. Store the bottles on their side with the filter paper up to give the mites more surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The potato test works well — place a slice of potato on the soil to attract fungus gnat larvae and their predators, and check it after a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"12,500 - 16oz Bottle in Peat Moss\/Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903215260,"sku":"SS12","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 - 1 liter Bottle in Peat Moss\/Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903248028,"sku":"SS25","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 - 1 liter Bottle in Peat Moss Only","offer_id":46964903280796,"sku":"SSN","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125,000 - 5 liter Bucket in Peat Moss\/Vermiculite","offer_id":46964903313564,"sku":"SSBK","price":166.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125,000 - 5 liter Bucket in Peat Moss Only","offer_id":46964903346332,"sku":"SSGN","price":166.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/STRATIOforce_soil-dwelling_predatory_mites_12_500__25_000__125_000_12500_16oz_Bottle_in_Peat_Moss_Vermiculite.webp?v=1779321102"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/collections\/Soil_Pest_Control_Collection.webp?v=1782260919","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/collections\/soil-pest-control.oembed","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}