How to use beneficial nematodes this summer Mega-Mix saves time and improves efficiency

With the rising cost of liquid concentrate, mixing your own feed from soluble straights can be up to 90% cheaper.

But the traditional way of doing this is time consuming and messy, and risks blocking your sprayer jets if not thoroughly mixed.

The brand-new Mega-Mix fertiliser mixing station from GreenTek provides a fast, economical way for greenkeepers to mix their own feed.

any messy straining and additional dilution. Instead, you can thoroughly mix up to 1,200 litres in the tank, using only cold water.

The high-capacity pump transfers the solution through the filter unit and into your sprayer in just minutes.

One of the best ways to control these pests in your garden is with beneficial nematodes such as Nemasys and Nemaslug.

Benefi cial nematodes are tiny, microscopic worms that attack, invade, and kill targeted species, offering advanced biological control of a wide range of pests including codling moth, vine weevil, leatherjackets, slugs and many more.

Treating your garden couldn’t be easier with Nemasys and Nemaslug. In just four simple steps you can reduce the population of unwanted pests in your garden.

1. Mix your chosen nematode product with a small amount of water and stir thoroughly to ensure all lumps are fully dispersed before adding in the rest of the water.

2. When using a watering can to apply the product, use a coarse rose. This is key as the nematode solution will get stuck in smaller holes.

3. Keep the soil moist for a few weeks after application, to make sure the nematodes remain active.

4. Repeat applications of nematodes may be required, especially when treating slugs.

Using nematodes in the right conditions is also a key factor. The product should be applied when the temperature of the soil is within the right range (usually between 5°C and 30°C, depending on nematode species) and when UV light levels are low, so ideally early in the morning or at dusk. Ensure you are targeting the right stage of the pest at the right time of year.

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