Thrip Nematodes are microscopic worms which seek out Thrip’s larvae and pupae in the soil and on the leaf’s surface, then feed and multiply inside to stop them feeding on your precious plants. Nematodes are naturally found in the soil; by using this product you are simply topping it up.
Thrips are also called thunder flies.
Thrip Nematodes give a natural solution to control and reduce the population of thrips in gardens, greenhouses, and houseplants. These nematodes target thrips species that suck sap from leaves and flowers, causing noticeable plant damage.
What are Thrips?
Thrips are insects of the Thysanoptera order, with about 150 species found in Britain. While many thrips do not harm host plants, some species can cause significant damage. Understanding their appearance and symptoms can help in effective management.
Symptoms: Leaves fed upon by thrips often become dull green and later develop a silvery-white discolouration on the upper surface. The discoloured areas are usually marked by many tiny black excrement spots. Thrip feed on developing tissues at the shoot tip or in flower buds can cause distorted growth. Flower petals may show white flecking, resulting from pigment loss due to thrips feeding.
In greenhouses, thrips can breed all year round. Many species also survive year-round outside, ready for a break of warm weather when they become a real problem attacking your garden plants.
Adult thrips are narrow-bodied and up to 2mm in length. They have two pairs of strap-like wings fringed with hairs, which fold back over their dorsal surface when at rest. The immature (nymph) stages are wingless, generally creamy yellow, and paler than the adults.
Nematodes products contain Nematodes (microscopic worms) which are renowned biological control products, providing many benefits over traditional gardening chemicals and are a key ally for organic gardeners.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a live product and needs to be used upon receipt. Use entire packet at one time and do not store made-up solution.
This product will arrive with you within 3 working days. It is despatched from Monday to Thursday by 1st Class post. Please make sure to order it when you need it.
All products are simple to apply, safe to use, and harmless to children, pets, birds, and wildlife.
• Effective against Thrip larvae and pupae
• Suitable for gardens, greenhouses, and houseplants
• One packet treats 30sqm. 2 packets supplied covering 60sqm in total
• It is safe to use and harmless to children, pets, birds, and wildlife.
Perfect for ornamental house plants
• Recommended minimum soil temperature is 5°C (50°F).
• Can be applied all year round.
• Soil or compost must be moist before and for at least 2 weeks (ideally 3-4 weeks) after application, avoid waterlogging.
• Apply during evenings or dull conditions to avoid full sunlight.
• Must be stored in refrigerator or below 5°C (50°F) and used within best before date stated.
• Do not freeze or expose to high temperatures.
• Please note these are a live product and have an expiry date usually about 2 weeks, expiry date printed on the packet, non-returnable.
• Do not use chemical insecticides during the use of nematodes.
• Full instructions provided, please click here.
• This product can be applied with the Nematode Spray Applicator. Click here for more details.
• If you are using over plants, water the plants within 30 minutes of application to wash the nematodes off the leaves and back onto the soil.
• One nematode sachet is suitable for one treatment - repeat second treatment 5/7 days.
Postage and packaging (P&P) is applied on a per order basis and is automatically calculated based on the type of product you are ordering.
A charge of £4.95 P&P is applied for plant and hardware orders and a charge of £2.45 is applied for seed orders.
Items marked with a lorry symbol, are usually heavy or bulky and require specialist carriers, these have a single £12.95 carriage charge per order no matter how many items are ordered in this category. UK mainland only.
Should you have any problems with your product, please contact our Customer Services Team advising the nature of your concern before returning the product.
