{"product_id":"nematodes-nemaforce-sf-steinernema-feltiae","title":"Nematodes NEMAforce SF Steinernema feltiae","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSteinernema feltiae (NemaShield Sf Invivo)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteinernema feltiae (NemaShield Sf Invivo) is a beneficial nematode that is effective against certain nursery and greenhouse pests, especially fungus gnats. It is also used to combat thrips pupae in the soil. The nematodes enter the insect host through body openings. They multiply within the host and release a symbiotic bacterium whose toxin kills the fungus gnats. The larvae are killed in one to two days by blood poisoning. More than one generation of nematodes may develop in dead host insects in the media. The infective juveniles then exit the dead body and search for new hosts to infect. Best known for their ability to control fungus gnats, soil-dwelling stages of thrips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate Recommendations for Steinernema feltiae (NemaShield Sf Invivo):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreventative:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 million nematodes per 1000 square feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModerate Infestation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 million nematodes per 1000 square feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Infestation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 million nematodes per 1000 square feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow-To Use\u003cspan\u003e Steinernema feltiae (NemaShield Sf Invivo) \u003c\/span\u003eFor Best Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, check nematode viability before application. Place a small amount of the product in a small clear container or petri dish. Add one or two drops of room-temperature water. Wait a few minutes and look for actively moving nematodes. They have a slight J-shaped curvature at the end of their bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a black background and a hand lens or field microscope to observe the nematodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDead nematodes will be straight and still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck nematode viability before application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply immediately after receiving them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you must store the nematodes, store them in a refrigerator at 38-42° F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid placing them in a small refrigerator where they may freeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the expiration date on the package for the length of time it can be stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat as soon as possible (two or three days) after sticking cuttings, planting plugs, or starting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective against certain nursery and greenhouse pests, especially fungus gnats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used to combat thrips pupae in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restricted entry interval (REI), an added bonus in propagation houses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo possibility that the target pest will develop resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo adverse effects on non-target organisms have been observed in field studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes: \u003c\/strong\u003ePackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistered for Use In: \u003c\/strong\u003eUSA except for HI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF50\u003c\/strong\u003e - 50 million tray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF250\u003c\/strong\u003e - 250 million tray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF12X50M\u003c\/strong\u003e - 600 million tray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF5T\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1.25 billion tray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSF-1M-SP\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1 million sponge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSF-6M-SP \u003c\/strong\u003e- 6 million sponge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSF-24M-SP\u003c\/strong\u003e - 24 million sponge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"197\" width=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/Steinernema-feltiea-2_480x480.jpg?v=1689817502\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-iframe-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2nhwHIcvq0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"tray - 50 million juveniles - gel","offer_id":48496980590810,"sku":"F50","price":46.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tray - 250 million juveniles - gel","offer_id":48496980623578,"sku":"F250","price":109.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tray - 600 million juveniles - gel","offer_id":48496980656346,"sku":"F12X50M","price":533.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tray - 1.25 billion juveniles - gel","offer_id":48496980689114,"sku":"F5T","price":538.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"sponge - 1 million juveniles","offer_id":48496980721882,"sku":"SF-1M-SP","price":15.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"sponge - 6 million juveniles","offer_id":48496980754650,"sku":"SF-6M-SP","price":39.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"sponge - 24 million juveniles","offer_id":48496980787418,"sku":"SF-24M-SP","price":147.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/6244\/1063\/files\/NEMAforce-SF-F50.jpg?v=1787672713","url":"https:\/\/midwestgrowco.com\/products\/nematodes-nemaforce-sf-steinernema-feltiae","provider":"Midwest Grow LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}