Support allotment health and happiness with Nemasys nematodes this National Allotment Week

As National Allotment Week returns from Monday 11th to Sunday 17th August 2025, Nemasys is highlighting the role that natural pest control can play in supporting both plot health and personal wellbeing. This year’s theme, ‘Allotments and Wellbeing’, celebrates the physical, mental and nutritional benefits of growing produce; something that’s easier to achieve when plots are healthy, balanced and productive. That’s where beneficial nematodes come in, supporting plant health by managing common pests in a way that works in harmony with the soil and surrounding environment. By supporting healthy growth and reducing stress for growers, nematodes contribute to a more enjoyable and sustainable allotment experience.

Produced in the UK, Nemasys nematodes offer a long-lasting way to control common allotment pests such as slugs, vine weevils and root fly, without harming pollinators, wildlife, pets or people. Applied to the soil as part of a regular gardening routine, they work invisibly but effectively beneath the surface, helping to support biodiversity and reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals.

A natural approach to pest control

The Nemasys range includes solutions tailored to target different pests, such as Nemasys Fruit and Vegetable Protection – a versatile option that targets a broad spectrum of common crop-damaging pests including carrot root fly, cabbage root fly, onion fly, leatherjackets and cutworms. It’s designed to be used throughout the growing season, offering reliable, invisible protection for a wide variety of edible crops. This makes it ideal for allotmenteers, especially those growing multiple types of fruit and veg in one space.

Because allotment holders aren’t always on site to monitor for pests or apply treatments regularly, this long-lasting biological control is especially useful. One application offers up to six weeks of protection, giving growers peace of mind that their crops are being looked after even when they’re not there. And unlike chemical pesticides, which often come with storage hazards and usage restrictions, nematodes are easy to store in the fridge until needed, and leave no harmful residues behind. That means no need to worry about storing toxic products in your shed, and no risk to children, pets, or pollinators either.

With regular use, Nemasys Fruit and Vegetable Protection helps to maintain a healthy, productive plot by keeping pest numbers down and soil life thriving, making it a practical and planet-friendly choice for both beginners and seasoned growers.

Wellbeing benefits of allotment gardening

This year’s ‘Allotments and Wellbeing’ theme highlights the wide-reaching benefits of allotment life:

·       Regular gardening activity supports physical fitness

·       Time outdoors and in nature helps to reduce stress and support mental wellbeing

·       Access to fresh, seasonal produce improves nutritional health

·       Allotment communities create valuable opportunities for social connection

By adopting natural, wildlife-friendly methods such as beneficial nematodes, plot holders can protect the environment while enjoying the many personal benefits of growing and harvesting produce.

Long-lasting pest protection – delivered

Nematodes are easy to apply and available online for home delivery. A single application can offer up to six weeks of effective protection, helping to maintain healthy crops and soil life throughout the growing season.

An entire season’s worth of pest control can be purchased now via online stockists, to be delivered straight to your door.

To find out more about how nematodes work, take a look at this short video - https://youtu.be/JHNG1KSluh0

For further information please visit https://www.nemasysinfo.co.uk/ and follow nemasys_uk on Instagram.

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Editors notes

Nematodes are naturally occurring microscopic worms, already present in our soil. Beneficial nematodes attack and kill targeted garden pests. They are compatible with organic farming, easy to use and can even be kept in your fridge!

Research scientists have isolated the nematodes that kill specific garden pests including Slugs, Vine weevils, Leatherjackets, Caterpillars, Codling moth and much more.

BASF’s state of the art production facility in the UK produces billions of nematodes in a form that is easily applied by gardeners. Over 20,000 different species of nematodes have been classified, although some estimates put the total figure closer to one million! BASF has the largest specialist nematode production facility in the world, growing trillions of beneficial nematodes for use in their Nemasys range of pest control products.

BASF experts are available for interviews, features and expert comment on biological pest control management, and product is available for reviews, competitions and product trials.