{"product_id":"entonem-beneficial-nematodes-50-million-steinernema-feltiae","title":"Entonem Beneficial Nematodes 50 Million (Steinernema feltiae) – Fungus Gnat \u0026 Thrips Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntonem – Steinernema feltiae beneficial nematodes\u003c\/strong\u003e are a powerful biological control used to eliminate a wide range of damaging insect pests in soil and growing media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese microscopic beneficial organisms actively hunt pests such as \u003cstrong\u003efungus gnat larvae, thrips pupae, leaf miners and various caterpillars and weevils\u003c\/strong\u003e, infecting them and stopping the lifecycle before they can damage your crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike chemical pesticides, Entonem works naturally and safely within your growing environment, making it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehydroponics, coco, soil, greenhouses and protected crops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key advantages of \u003cstrong\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/strong\u003e is that it remains effective at \u003cstrong\u003elower temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing growers to maintain pest control even during cooler periods of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Beneficial Nematodes Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nematodes actively seek out insect larvae living in the growing media or on plant surfaces. Once inside the pest they release natural symbiotic bacteria which quickly multiply and break down the insect’s internal tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process kills the pest within \u003cstrong\u003ea few hours to a few days\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nematodes then reproduce inside the host and release a new generation to continue controlling pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Pests Entonem Controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFungus gnat larvae (Sciarid flies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf miners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrips pupae and larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack vine weevil larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaterpillars including tomato leaf miner and armyworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious soil dwelling insect pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopmental stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfective third-stage larvae (L3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86% Steinernema feltiae and 14% biodegradable carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly soluble biodegradable formulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive between 10–31°C and performs best between 14–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntonem nematodes can be applied using a wide range of standard horticultural equipment including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackpack sprayers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle mounted spray units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirblast sprayers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkler or irrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results remove filters finer than \u003cstrong\u003e0.3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, use nozzle openings of at least \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and keep the spray tank gently agitated so the nematodes remain evenly distributed in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove sachets from the box and allow them to reach room temperature for around 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix each sachet with at least 2 litres of water at 15–20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir thoroughly and allow the mixture to soak for 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir again and pour into a half filled spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain gentle agitation so nematodes do not settle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop up the tank with water and apply immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or growing media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250,000 – 500,000 nematodes per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliar spraying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 3 million nematodes per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers above sound technical but the concept is simple. 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