The parasitic nematode, Steinernema feltiae, can be used as a non-chemical control for black, red and yellow ants. Safe for children, pets, wildlife, totally safe to use near food crops and to use the lawn directly after application.

There are thousands of species, some of which are harmful to plants, but many others are parasites of insects. So, I slowly poured about one quarter of the solution onto and around the lawn colony, then did the same for the patio one. g. where ant hills are visible) and continue to apply to areas where you want to repel further ant nests from being established. However, at this point, treating ants with nematodes doesn’t seem to be a miracle solution, working in some cases, but not in others.

You just apply to moist soil when the soil temperature is above 5ºC (41ºF) and ensure the soil does not dry out for at least two weeks after applying nematodes. Nema-globe Ant Attack® is the organic solution to getting rid of ants in your garden, it is environmentally friendly and will not harm any pets, wildlife, birds’, bees, and is safe for children playing on the lawn. The soil temperature is generally warmer than the air temperature so the nematodes can survive the odd frost and slightly lower night time temperatures.

Ants absolutely do not eat living plants (plants and roots), they only eat organic waste, but not living plants and roots, etc. I was to soak the area the previous day (done), then open the ball and remove the tiny filter bag of filler that container the dormant nematodes. Nemasys® No Ants is safe to use on turf or soil without any of the precautions associated with chemical use. Control the number of ants which make their way into your home and reduce the number of anthills that sprout up on your grass, sidewalks, and interlock by simply using the Nema Globe Ant Attack product!

Ants also often live and work together with aphids, they protect the aphids against natural enemies (such as ladybirds and lacewings) and even move the aphids to new fresh crops or better places! There are precise conditions and instructions for using nematodes, so you’re better off enlisting the help of a lawn care professional like TruGreen.