Natural pest control for a greener 2025: Conquer slugs and more with Nemasys beneficial nematodes

As we eagerly await the arrival of spring, gardeners will be planning their 2025 gardening ventures. From deciding on what to grow, and where to grow it, there are lots of decisions to be made, but one topic is often front of mind – pests, and how to conquer them. More than ever, there is also the added consideration of how to make environmentally friendly choices in the garden. There is a solution that will tick all the boxes for those looking for effective pest control that will not harm anything other than its target pest.

Last year was appropriately labelled ‘the year of the slug.’ And, with the ongoing wet and mild weather creating a haven for these annoying pests, 2025 looks set to bring much of the same. This year is also likely to see the returning unwelcome presence of leatherjackets, the destructive larvae of crane flies, which thrive under similar conditions. Faced with the threat of the garden being decimated, it’s no wonder gardeners feel tempted to resort to chemical solutions for protection.

With climate change and loss of biodiversity dominating the headlines, though, many gardeners are actively seeking alternative ways to safeguard their plants, while protecting the fragile ecosystem. But more importantly, they want a product that they know will do the job and keep pests at bay.

For those looking for an organically compatible way to conquer problematic pests, including slugs, vine weevils, leatherjackets and more, that is trusted by professional growers, Nemasys beneficial nematodes provide the perfect solution.

Nemasys beneficial nematode products contain millions of microscopic worms that naturally occur in the soil and will seek out and kill specific target pests. Nematodes are applied directly to soil where they will search for their prey and will infect it with a bacterium which will ultimately kill it. The nematodes then reproduce within the pest to create more beneficial nematodes to continue the hunt. But don’t worry – once the pest population is under control, the nematodes naturally die off again, leaving behind the numbers which naturally occurred before treatment.

What’s more, Nemasys beneficial nematodes are easy to apply. In fact, it’s as easy as watering the garden! Simply follow the instructions on the box, mix the dried solution into water and apply wherever needed.

After application, keep the area moist for a few weeks. This helps keep the nematodes active and hungry for pests!

Let’s leave unreliable pest control methods in 2024, and instead, work with a natural solution that is not only highly effective, but also natural.

Nemasys beneficial nematodes are available in many varieties, each to treat a different garden pest. Most popular is Nemaslug, which works to reduce slug populations from garden beds, planters, and pots. Other varieties include Nemasys Biological Vine Weevil Killer, Nemasys Biological Leatherjacket Killer, Nemasys No Ants and its multi-effective pack, Nemasys Biological Fruit and Veg Protection which combats a variety of aphids and flies from house and garden plants.

To find out more about the Nemasys Biological Nematodes collection, visit the website at https://www.nemasysinfo.co.uk/en/Beneficial-Nematodes-UK/ or follow Nemasys on Instagram by searching @Nemasys_UK

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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.

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