Product Description

NEMAforce™ SC is the beneficial nematode Steinernema carpocapsae, 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.

What it targets

Shore Fly larvae
Many beetle larvae, including white grubs
Many caterpillar species
Leafminer larvae
Chinch Bugs and Mole Crickets
Cat Fleas and Dog Fleas

Crops it supports

Ornamentals, vegetables, orchards, soft fruit, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.

How the nematodes work

Infective 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 S. carpocapsae is an ambush hunter, air temperature matters — warm, calm conditions suit it best.

Release Rates

Crop / Pest	Rate
Cranberries & Mint — Cranberry Girdler	2–3 billion per acre (rate based on thatch depth)
Cranberries & Mint — Mint Root Borer	1–1.5 billion per acre, applied Aug–Sept at 55–86°F

Rates are pest- and site-specific — always follow the product label for your crop and target pest.

Application & Storage

Application: 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.

Storage & disposal: 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.

NEMAforce™ SC – (50/250 million)