Thrips Kit - 5 million Nematodes and 10 sticky traps

Biological treatment against Thrips - Nematodes Steinernema Feltiaé (SF) 5 million

Nematodes are microscopic worms invisible to the naked eye.

Thrips are small insects that belong to the order Thysanoptera. Measuring about 1 to 2 millimeters long, they have thin, elongated bodies, pale yellow to dark brown in color. Thrips have fringed wings that allow them to fly, but they generally prefer to get around by walking or jumping. They feed on plants, removing plant tissue with their pointed mouthparts. Thrips can cause significant damage to crops, as they can feed on leaves, flowers and fruits, reducing the quality and quantity of production.

Thrips are also known to carry viruses that can cause disease in plants. Viruses are transmitted by thrips when they feed on the infected plant. Symptoms of the disease may include leaf spots, reduced growth and poor fruit quality. Thrips damage can be particularly severe in vegetable crops, such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

To combat thrips, there are different biological control methods, such as the use of Steinernema feltiae nematodes. Steinernema feltiae nematodes are tiny soil-dwelling worms that naturally prey on thrips. The nematodes feed on the thrips inside their bodies, killing them. Steinernema feltiae nematodes can be applied directly to crops, using a drench or sprayer. This method is effective and environmentally friendly, as it does not require the use of chemicals.

This method of fighting to eradicate thrips is environmentally friendly, without chemicals or harmful products.

ATTENTION :
It is a LIVING PRODUCT with a FAIRLY SHORT use date.
Avoid buying them in advance.
Use THE WHOLE POT at the time of TREATMENT because the nematodes are not evenly distributed in the pot.

Advice
Combine this nematode treatment with yellow glue traps for potted plants to also eliminate the adult stage.

Packaging: Pot of 5 million nematodes for 20 to 25 pots (approximately 10 m2) + Set of 10 sticky traps
PS: Jar containing a moist granular powder.

Manual
By watering or spraying.
Moisten the soil to be treated.
Pour the powder into a watering can or sprayer, add water and mix well.
Water or spray the soil.

Instructions for traps
·Pack Content: You will find 10 insect traps with varied designs.
·Preparation: Carefully remove the white protective film from each side of the trap.
·Placement: Insert the trap directly into your plant's soil.
For optimal effectiveness, check regularly and replace traps as soon as they become full of insects.

How are your anti-Thrips nematodes delivered to you?
By unrefrigerated tracked letter directly to the mailbox.
Nematodes can survive for more than 8 days at room temperature without concern. Storing them in the fridge is just to keep them longer by slowing down their development.
The nematodes must be kept cool after receipt in order to slow down their metabolism ("hibernation") so that they can be stored until the DLU date.
At room temperature, nematodes do not die but continue to develop. Without food, they would end up dying naturally after about ten days.

Processing date
Treatment with nematodes can be done all year round as a preventative or curative measure as soon as pests appear when the temperature reaches 10 to 12°C.

Dosage

Mode of action
Nematodes are present naturally in the earth in small quantities, they are microscopic worms invisible to the naked eye, respectful of useful insects, crops and vertebrates (human beings and domestic animals).
Nematodes move through the soil looking for pest larvae to parasitize. When they find them, they enter their body through natural channels and multiply inside, thus leading to their death within a few days.

Tip : Combine this nematode treatment with yellow glue traps for potted plants to also eliminate the adult stage.

Protection : Planters and potted plants.

Surface treated : 20 to 25 pots or 10 m²