Will this work in tandem with the use of diatomaceous earth, or will that harm the nematodes?
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Apparently the nematodes bury themselves underground. I use both and think its working!
1009566
I would till, fertilize, and plant then right after apply the nematodes. Being that you have to pour water over the newly planted seeds to rid the ground of air pockets, its a good opportunity to start the nematodes at the same time. They started to work the very next day after i applied. Two days later, the gnats were completely gone and they havent come back. What you can also do is get some "gnat stix" to help get rid of or ward off gnats that are adults.
1505537
To use diatomaceous earth you must have a filter system designed for DE. This is for a cartridge filter system ONLY. Yu do not want to put DE into a cartridge filter system. Do an internet search for DE filter systems and cartridge filter systems and you will see the difference.
85928
yes....foodgrade diatomaceous earth is freshwater!i used it on my dogs bedding and dusted my cats w/it and used it on their bedding!was very safe and i found very dead fleas!amazing product!
1492372
This item is just paper and wire, no harmful chemicals, so "no", it won't hurt the beneficial insects.
1464232
It's worth a try. You might combine with something else organic like sprinkling diatomacious earth.
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Don't use diatomaceous earth on furniture or high traffic areas: save it for inside walls, through outlets and switch plates; low traffic areas such as garages, utility rooms, etc. The dust can be a serious respiratory hazard, especially for people with asthma or who are prone to bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Instead, use a fabric hot air/steamer. I've used this successfully on our bedding, sofa, pillows and baseboards - anywhere bed bugs might hide in high traffic areas where people and pets might be affected by diatomaceous earth or chemical insecticides. The steam-heat process takes a lot of effort but it does work. Don't use diatomaceous earth on furniture or high traffic areas: save it for inside walls, through outlets and switch plates; low traffic areas such as garages, utility rooms, etc. The dust can be a serious respiratory hazard, especially for people with asthma or who are prone to bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Instead, use a fabric hot air/steamer. I've used this successfully on our bedding, sofa, pillows and baseboards - anywhere bed bugs might hide in high traffic areas where people and pets might be affected by diatomaceous earth or chemical insecticides. The steam-heat process takes a lot... » Read More Don't use diatomaceous earth on furniture or high traffic areas: save it for inside walls, through outlets and switch plates; low traffic areas such as garages, utility rooms, etc. The dust can be a serious respiratory hazard, especially for people with asthma or who are prone to bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Instead, use a fabric hot air/steamer. I've used this successfully on our bedding, sofa, pillows and baseboards - anywhere bed bugs might hide in high traffic areas where people and pets might be affected by diatomaceous earth or chemical insecticides. The steam-heat process takes a lot of effort but it does work. « Show Less
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I agree with Savvy D. about the diatomacious earth. It is your best bet for slugs. Also Sluggo works well for slugs and I would consider using both. However, I don't think an insecticide will touch them. I feel for you because I've been there. My vegetable garden was attacked by slugs a few years ago. My husband and I got rid of most of them by hand picking them (with gloves on) at night and drowning them in disposable bowls filled with salt water. We counted over 600 in a 750 sq ft garden. I used Diatomacious earth and Sluggo to get rid of the rest. One point to make though is you'll need to put out more diatomacious earth when it rains. Good Luck! I agree with Savvy D. about the diatomacious earth. It is your best bet for slugs. Also Sluggo works well for slugs and I would consider using both. However, I don't think an insecticide will touch them. I feel for you because I've been there. My vegetable garden was attacked by slugs a few years ago. My husband and I got rid of most of them by hand picking them (with gloves on) at night and drowning them in disposable bowls filled with salt water. We counted over 600 in a 750 sq ft garden. I used Diatomacious earth and Sluggo to get rid of the rest. One point to make though is you'll... » Read More I agree with Savvy D. about the diatomacious earth. It is your best bet for slugs. Also Sluggo works well for slugs and I would consider using both. However, I don't think an insecticide will touch them. I feel for you because I've been there. My vegetable garden was attacked by slugs a few years ago. My husband and I got rid of most of them by hand picking them (with gloves on) at night and drowning them in disposable bowls filled with salt water. We counted over 600 in a 750 sq ft garden. I used Diatomacious earth and Sluggo to get rid of the rest. One point to make though is you'll need to put out more diatomacious earth when it rains. Good Luck! « Show Less
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It should kill the earwigs, too. You should apply the diatomaceous earth when it is dry outside and with a duster but, try not to breathe while dusting.
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I'm not sure. Since compost generates its own heat, it may cook the nematodes. I'd do some research if I were you.
881916
yes, it will make a good enrionment for the worms, i would use 50/50 mixture with dirt
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I would say no. I would use peat moss, coco core, shredded light cardboard, and a small sprinkling of used coffee grounds. The worms can move through this material very easy. It is a play ground for them. Soil is to hard to move about where as peat moss is very forgiving.
121971
This is not for use indoors, unless you are using it on your indoor plants that are in soil. Nematodes live in the soil and will not survive otherwise. If you are using it on your plants, a hand sprayer will suffice.
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Use before the end of time. Diatomaceous Earth does not need an expiration date as it is "fossils." Keep it dry and it will last longer than we will.
2026653
Nematodes are live creatures. I agree with J. Deloach, wait 30 days after the insecticide was sprayed, otherwise you just kill them off.
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If you use diatomaceous earth in the Pest Pistol, it could help you get rid of roaches. I bought this item to help spread diatomaceous earth (food grade only) around our yard to help prevent fleas on our dogs. It also could be used in the home to help spread the earth on our carpets if there was a flea outbreak. Diatomaceous earth is able to scratch the hard shells on adults and then sucks the moisture out of their bodies and any eggs they managed to lay. According to this website, http://www.diatomaceousearth.com/natural-roach-killer/ , it would do something very similar to roaches and I know it is used on bedbugs too. Hope this answer helped.
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I am not sure how it would effect the squash borer. I know DE works on many insects. DE has nothing in it to effect your fertilizer. It is fossil particles that will cut up the inside and out side if the insects/pests. I do know that it will work on Scale that hatch and eat my burning bushes. Just dust the plants or ground and anything that gets in contact with the DE usually die.