I am going to order this, based on the comments. Regarding the bug issue, when I purchase used clothing from second-hand stores, I put the whole bag in the freezer, which you could also do with this soil, for overnight. Should kill everything alive.
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Wondering if nuking it would also work. I know many people nuke their soil to make it sterile anyway.
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Since I bought the bag a while ago, all I can remember is that eventually the side split open but that may have been because I packed it too full. I live in FL and never found any bugs inside. The primary reason I bought this item, was to keep moths out of my sweaters, and it did very well at that.
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I think the typical "cool dry place" out of the sun would be best. I would apply them as soon as possible to avoid them going bad. I don't know that cold will affect them. "it is likely that extremes of cold, drying or high summer temperatures would kill off nematodes..." Avoid extremes. How to apply? That was annoying and messy. If I recall, it said to mix the stuff with some water and soil, then spread after the sun has gone down. That would give the nematodes time to dig info the soil before the suns comes back up. The directions were on the container. The real question is - did it work? I'd have to say yes. We've had grubs outside our yard and found the occasional grub in the yard. Significantly less of an issue than before. I'd like to think they worked. Without some sort of test, there's no real telling. A lack of grubs, no an elimination of grubs is good enough for me. Another thing we did was buy fishing worms and applied them to the soil. Here in Arizona, the worms are, pathetic. Since then, we've had worms in our yard and they've been healthier looking than the scraggly things that we used to find. Terrible soil here in Arizona.
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I put mine - bag clipped with clothespin - into a gallon ziplock and into the freezer (thinking that will keep it fresher). I would think it would easily fit in a quart-size glass jar - actually even smaller. I'd make sure it was an air tight jar.
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Yes Arlene, Word of WARNING, if you need to RETURN any unopened products from "Etailz" (KLEEN GREEN NATURALLY, for laundry affected) or "Jaurasee" for the PET PISTOL/POWDER "like I did via UPS on 2.24, they will keep your return and not refund you . They are crooks. Otherwise, no worries. you use Thomas Labs (avail here in 3lb.container)in both your vacuum and place four of these bugs strategically round four corners of bed. They are tricky little rascals, even though I ended up with APHIDS, thank God, have had pals go thru this mess. The powder kills them on contact. They also detest DRYER SHEETS??? Also, they hate alcohol so continue spraying your carpets; furnishings;bedding with pure rubbing alcohol for a month. All clothing must be washed in special detergent, bleach DOES NOT KILL THEM. Other clothing removed from home for dry cleaning. They permeate your life. Get the "BEDLAM" sprays (two large bottles for 35.00 here)and treat all mattresses. I threw out (thinking had bed bugs but did not)550.00 of memory foam bedding. OUCH. Be sure you plan on keeping the products mentioned as they will steal your money and not refund you, and vacuum each day after spraying. It is major hassle and I feel for you.
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Idk. Save your money. Invest in a composting site and worms. It will work better last longer.
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Ordered the same variety of probiotic through Amazon and, similarly, it arrived without the benefit of a cold pack. However, (a) I ordered it during the winter, (b) the package was chilly to the touch upon arrival, and (c) the probiotic works as advertised. If you're concerned, return it and insist that your package be sent in a refrigerated condition. Otherwise, try it and see if it works. For my part, I intend to lay in a several month supply supply before the weather warms up, thereby avoiding the whole issue.
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I would think so I have only used half. Of one tube I think after the first day there were maybe 50 to 100 bugs yuk! today so far maybe 25. If I ever move again I will use durable plastic bags not cardboard boxes good luck!
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Hi, Matthew! The first two people who responded to your query seemed to be answering about another product.....one of the trap-type devices, I guess. As I hope YOU know, this product is not a trap......you will not see bugs in or on it. Instead it puts out an invisible vapor. Just because you don't see any bugs (clothes moths are our issue) it obviously doesn't mean that they aren't around. Based on our experiences, we recommend cycling this product all about your home......right now ours are in the basement after having been in the garage, and before that (during spring and summer) they were in several walk-in closets. We buy two each year and replace them every year in early spring. I dispose of the old ones by putting them in a zipper-type plastic bag and putting it in the trash. As I noted before, we have never seen any bugs actually IN these......all these are supposed to do is put out the vapor, which as I am sure you know, should not be in areas where you and your family and pets spend any significant time. So I feel better about disposing of them (even in their weakened state) in a closed plastic bag.....oh boy does this raise issues with us about having to use this product at all, but I tell you.......those damned clothes moths require drastic action, and for us, these do help! Good luck to you!
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I keep the unopened bags in my pantry, and put the contents of the opened bag into a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator. So far, both seem to be just fine. Don't know about what freezing would do to the coconut. Maybe you should contact Red Mill about that.
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I haven't use that before. I like it a lot. I been using lime pellets and going to use to put bug control product down next.
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Just put in the freezer to kill the bugs and eggs. Bugs are good; it just means that no pesticides were used.
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Hard to say. I haven't had long enough, but possibly, fill with very diluted bleach and shake and massage well. Maybe put outside in hot sun to kill any organisms. Definitely air dry. Where we live is almost up to 100 degrees F. Outer part of ice bag just damp cloth to clean with. OR let my mother kill the mildew with her dirty looks.
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Yes. Be careful, however, if any of the individual packets leak, dump it. Most of my last three boxes were bug infested in at least two bags per box. Bugs were probably in the original packing box, which I stored them in.
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Nope. It is too cold outside right now for the culture to be affected. Do put it into your freezer though. The cultures will fail if they are left out for a longer period of time.
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if you are using food, i would only use food grade buckets. Any thing else has the potential to leech toxins into the food, as there is always a risk the mylar bag was not sealed properly, or had a tear. Just a thought.
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I ordered 1500 live ladybugs to be delivered to Florida and the delivery was timely and without any problems. I would be concerned to release the bugs in Minnesota in Winter time, since it is very cold there, I guess. I hope it helps to answer your question. Ben