Locate the ant nest(s) and pour the nematode solution directly into each nest, using a watering can provided with a very coarse rose.

My thoughts: the lawn colony might have been especially susceptible to the nematodes, since it seemed already to be on the decline, while the patio colony, being young, might have been more vigorous and resistant. In certain cases, especially where a large number of ant nests are located, there may be the need to complete additional treatments to clear the lawn of ants. Nothing my else has worked is I’m really hoping the Nematodes get them to pack their bags and find somewhere else to live!But I had recently taped a TV show about using nematodes to control insect pests and ended up bringing home a sample of AntOut Nematodes. Ants absolutely do not eat living plants (plants and roots), they only eat organic waste, but not living plants and roots, etc. Other nematode species and strains are available that control white grubs, chinch bugs, fleas and other pests. Our expert lawn care technicians are trained to properly handle and use nematodes to ensure your lawn receives the best possible treatment. After application make sure the nests do not dry out – this will ensure the nematodes move freely through the nest.

Ants like to follow aphids around because they can use the sugary sap that the aphids leave behind when feeding on plants. g. where ant hills are visible) and continue to apply to areas where you want to repel further ant nests from being established.

It can take up to 21 days to see the true benefits from using the nematodes however you should notice a significant difference within the first two weeks.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.In my garden, problematic plants can be pruned away from touching other plants or garden features, and access to their trunks can be blocked with a bit of grease.

Once they are mixed in water and activated, and also properly watered into the soil, they will start looking for host ant eggs and larvae. Not only can these be unsightly, become a trip hazard, and make mowing difficult, but they can also cause root damage to the grass plant below ground. The Results There is nothing left of the lawn colony and grass and other lawn plants are filling back in. But last yearnoir dog spent most of the summer in a collar and had to have antibiotics and cortisone cream twice for infected ant bites.Not that I really had to: I’m pretty open to ants as long as 1) they stay outdoors and 2) don’t attack people.