BR Green, LLC

  • Home
    • About BR Green
    • Customer Reviews
  • Lawn Care
    • Lawn Care Program
    • Tree & Shrub Care Program
    • Lawn Rejuvenation
    • Core Aeration
    • Sod Installation
  • Irrigation
    • Sprinkler Upgrades
    • Sprinkler Repairs
  • Client Login
  • Go Green
  • Contact

Go Green

  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Join our Facebook Group
  • RSS

Beneficial Nematodes for Organic Pest Control

  • Beneficial Nematodes
this entry has 0 Comments/ in Pest Control / by BR Green
May 22, 2012

Controlling outdoor pests is best accomplished before they hatch, rather than taking care of the problem when you have an infestation during the spring and summer months. Beneficial nematodes are used as a tool for organic pest control. Nematodes are microscopic, worm-like creatures that feed on the eggs and larvae of common insects that mature in the soil throughout the year. Typically, they infect insects in their larval or pupal state, but have even been shown to infect adult insects. Once the nematodes have become a parasite to their chosen host, they release toxic bacterium the kills the bug within 48 hours. If of the host does not occur, the insect is usually rendered sterile and disabled.

Beneficial nematodes are naturally occurring and can be used anywhere that pests exist such as homes, businesses, and farms. They are safe for people, pets, and plants. Nematodes can be applied on a schedule to prevent infestations or for pest removal after an infestation has occurred. If they are applied after an infestation, it should be reduced after a few days.

How are Nematodes Applied?

Applying beneficial nematodes to your lawn, garden, flower bed, or pasture is simple. BR Green adds water to the refrigerated nematodes and sprays on your property. Once applied, they immediately become effective and begin attacking any larvae growing in the soil. After just a few days, the impact of the nematodes can be observed by seeing less flies and other outdoor pests. If you apply them yourself, simply add water and spread them with a pump sprayer or or watering can. They should be sprayed either early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid sun and heat exposure.

How do Beneficial Nematodes Work?

Nematodes are a natural parasite that attack certain insects in the soil. Once a food source is found, the nematodes infiltrate the larvae through its openings. Once inside its host, the nematode will release bacteria that is toxic to insects. The bacteria that is released grows for a period of 24-48 hours and kills the host soon after. Beneficial nematodes then feed on this bacteria as their food source. Once consumed, they move on to their next victim.

What Insects are Beneficial Nematodes Effective Against?

While an effective form of organic pest control, nematodes do not attack all outdoor pests. However, they do kill and prevent a vast array of bugs. In the case of lawns, nematodes are very effective against grub works that feed on and destroy plant root systems. Additionally, they control over 230 different insect species that are soil dwelling and wood boring. Some of the most common lawn pests that beneficial nematodes help prevent are: fleas, ticks, Japanese beetles, chinch bugs, cut worms, wire worms, weevils, white grubs, fungus gnat larvae, and subterranean termites.

Beneficial Nematodes and Organic Lawn Care

These microorganisms are essential in a complete organic lawn care program. BR Green employees are specially trained to look for the warning signs of grub and chinch bug infestation in lawns. If treatment is needed, we add beneficial nematodes to your lawn as part of our lawn care package. Contact us today to get started with a free lawn evaluation.

← Natural Pest Control for Organic Gardening (previous entry)
(next entry) Organic Compost in Organic Gardens →
Comments

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular
  • Organic Tree FertilizationNegative Effects of Chemical Based Tree FertilizersFebruary 28, 2012 - 9:22 pm
  • Organic CompostOrganic Compost in Organic GardensMay 24, 2012 - 4:59 pm
  • Beneficial NematodesBeneficial Nematodes for Organic Pest ControlMay 22, 2012 - 4:36 pm
  • Natural Pest ControlNatural Pest Control for Organic GardeningMay 22, 2012 - 10:29 am
  • Pet Friendly Lawn Fertilizer ServiceWhy You Should Use Organic Products On Your LawnMay 22, 2012 - 10:08 am
Recent
  • Organic CompostOrganic Compost in Organic GardensMay 24, 2012 - 4:59 pm
  • Beneficial NematodesBeneficial Nematodes for Organic Pest ControlMay 22, 2012 - 4:36 pm
  • Natural Pest ControlNatural Pest Control for Organic GardeningMay 22, 2012 - 10:29 am
  • Pet Friendly Lawn Fertilizer ServiceWhy You Should Use Organic Products On Your LawnMay 22, 2012 - 10:08 am
  • Organic GrassEasy Tips for Organic Lawn CareMay 20, 2012 - 9:24 pm
Comments
Tags
BR Green DFW Drought Go Green Honey Bees Lawn Care Lawn Fertilization Lawn Maintenance Lawn Service Natural Pest Control Negatives of Chemical Pest Control Organic Compost Organic Compost Tea Organic Gardening Organic Information Organic Lawn Care Organic Lawn Fertilizers Organic Lawn Soil Organic Pest Control Organic Shrub Care Organic Soil Organic Tree Care Pesticides Purely Organic Lawn Care Shrub Fertilization Tips Transitional Lawn Care Tree Fertilization Water Contamination Water Restrictions

Archives

  • May 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012

Contact Us

BR Green Lawn Care
515 N. Kealy Avenue
Lewisville, TX 75057
(214) 687-2845
Email Form

Quick Navigation

  • Customer Resources
  • Lawn Care Reviews
  • Core Aeration Service
  • Lawn Rejuvenation Service
  • Organic Lawn Care
  • Organic Tree and Shrub Care
  • Sod Installation Service
  • Sprinkler Upgrades

Latest Posts

  • Organic CompostOrganic Compost in Organic GardensMay 24, 2012 - 4:59 pm
  • Beneficial NematodesBeneficial Nematodes for Organic Pest ControlMay 22, 2012 - 4:36 pm
  • Natural Pest ControlNatural Pest Control for Organic GardeningMay 22, 2012 - 10:29 am

Our Lawns

  • Bermuda LawnsFebruary 10, 2014 - 7:06 pm
  • St. Augustine LawnsFebruary 10, 2014 - 6:51 pm
  • Emerald Zoysia Sod InstallationFebruary 9, 2014 - 7:17 pm
© Copyright - BR Green, LLC
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Join our Facebook Group
  • Subscribe to our RSS Feed